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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 929: Freud though Line 949: and all the time.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who helps King Charles escape?
(a) Charles Kinbote.
(b) John Shade.
(c) Odon.
(d) Oleg.

2. What typically goes on at the I.P.H.?
(a) Poets gather to read their work.
(b) People gather to discuss different species of birds.
(c) People gather to discuss Zemblan history.
(d) People gather to discuss the after-life.

3. Kinbote is steadfast in his assertion that "Pale Fire" was intended to be how many lines long?
(a) 334.
(b) 1000.
(c) 999.
(d) 166.

4. How did King Alfin the Vague die?
(a) In a plane crash.
(b) He was assassinated.
(c) He committed suicide.
(d) He had a stroke.

5. When did John Shade begin Canto Two?
(a) On his wedding anniversary.
(b) July 5th.
(c) July 4th.
(d) On the anniversary of his daughter's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the forward Charles Kinbote oddly notes that he is distracted by who/what?

2. Who or what does John Shade claim to see in his near-death experience?

3. Who is Kinbote's primary source of information on John Shade's daughter?

4. Of the following, which has been added to Shade's childhood home?

5. Canto Four contains a metaphor comparing this activity to John Shade's writing process?

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