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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Kinbote blame for taking John Shade away from religion?
(a) Dr. Sutton.
(b) The IPH.
(c) Sybil Shade.
(d) The Shades' daughter.

2. Where does Kinbote find the term "Tangra dust?"
(a) In an early draft of the poem.
(b) In his copy of Timon of Athens.
(c) In the dictionary.
(d) Written on a napkin.

3. Kinbote rejects the idea that randomness extends into what?
(a) Religion.
(b) King Charles' assassination.
(c) Zemblan theology.
(d) The afterlife.

4. Which of the following adjectives fits Kinbote's description of the Russians as they search the castle?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Unrealisticly.
(c) Admiringly.
(d) Obnoxiously.

5. Whose letter reveals the king's location to Gradus?
(a) Charles Kinbote.
(b) Odon.
(c) John Shade.
(d) Sybil Shade.

6. Where does Gradus go to look for the king?
(a) Cedarn.
(b) Geneva.
(c) Russia.
(d) Quebec.

7. When Gradus attempts to visit Joseph S. Lavender, Lavender asks Gradus if he is a/an ______?
(a) Assassin.
(b) Art dealer.
(c) Spy.
(d) Reporter.

8. Who tells Gradus Disa's estate is empty?
(a) Charles Kinbote.
(b) Odon.
(c) A Russian spy.
(d) A taxi driver.

9. Kinbote recounts a walk with John Shade. On this walk Kinbote unsuccessfully tries to pry from Shade information about which of the following topics?
(a) Plants and animals.
(b) Shade's poem.
(c) Shade's daughter.
(d) Zembla.

10. What Kinbote thought was an amusement park outside is actually what?
(a) Gradus.
(b) Birds.
(c) A thunderstorm.
(d) Campers.

11. Which of the following best describes the queen's initial feeling about King Charles when they meet after his escape?
(a) Hopeful and respectful.
(b) Angry and frustrated.
(c) Adoringly devoted.
(d) Disdainful.

12. Kinbote claims the Russians are good at what sport?
(a) Ice hockey.
(b) Wrestling.
(c) Tennis.
(d) Soccer.

13. Who circulated a letter objecting to Charles Kinbote editing "Pale Fire?"
(a) Dr. Sutton.
(b) Professor Nattochdag.
(c) Gerald Emerald.
(d) Sybil Shade.

14. Gradus misinterprets a coded message from headquarters. What does he think his orders are?
(a) To wait in Geneva for further instructions.
(b) To wait in Geneva for a shipment of salmon.
(c) To dress in a red coat and hat.
(d) To follow the king to America.

15. Why did King Charles' marriage fail?
(a) He is a homosexual.
(b) His wife could not bear children.
(c) His wife was captured.
(d) His wife cheated on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kinbote claims some people on campus said he resembles which of the following people?

2. Why does Kinbote think Russians are gloomy?

3. What is John Shade doing when Charles Kinbote hallucinates that he hears his voice?

4. According to Kinbote, King Charles lands near which city?

5. According to Kinbote Russians search for what Zemblan treasure?

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