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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. How does John Shade's daughter die?
(a) She drowns.
(b) She freezes to death in a field.
(c) She steps in front of a train.
(d) She poisons herself.

2. Who does King Charles finally marry?
(a) Disa, Duchess of Payn.
(b) The Countess.
(c) Fleur.
(d) Otar.

3. According to Kinbote, where did the Queen go when Zembla was invaded?
(a) Cedarn.
(b) Quebec.
(c) Her estate on the Riviera.
(d) Jail.

4. According to Kinbote, King Charles lands near which city?
(a) Baltimore.
(b) Cedarn.
(c) Albany.
(d) Paris.

5. What is one major point Kinbote and Shade disagree on?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Religion.
(c) Birds.
(d) Poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes King Alfin the Vague?

2. Kinbote is steadfast in his assertion that "Pale Fire" was intended to be how many lines long?

3. Queen Blenda's favorite hobby is ______ .

4. According to Kinbote, what does "Ex" stand for?

5. Who sets up John Shade's daughter on a blind date?

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