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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Gradus' feelings towards his role in the revolution?
(a) He enjoys it.
(b) He is reluctant to kill.
(c) He feels trapped.
(d) He thinks he is saving the world.

2. Why does Kinbote think Russians are gloomy?
(a) The death of King Charles.
(b) The weather.
(c) Too much vodka.
(d) Enforced nationalism.

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

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

5. In this section (Lines 597-608), Charles Kinbote spies on a conversation between John Shade and whom?
(a) Gradus.
(b) Sybil Shade.
(c) Mrs. Hurley.
(d) Dr. Sutton.

6. Joseph S. Lavender is a collector of what?
(a) Books.
(b) Ombriols.
(c) Zemblan art.
(d) Poetry.

7. Who does John Shade address in line 246 which ends "...my dear"
(a) His daughter.
(b) His mother.
(c) His wife.
(d) Charles Kinbote.

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

9. What does Charles Kinbote do when he finds out where the Shades' are planning to go on vacation?
(a) He rents a house in the same town.
(b) He sits in his house alone and drinks.
(c) He asks to go with them.
(d) He tries to convince them to stay in New Wye.

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

11. Charles Kinbote writes a brief play about what event?
(a) King Charles' escape.
(b) John Shade's birthday.
(c) The Shades' vacation.
(d) Hazel Shade's seance.

12. According to Kinbote, who gives Gradus a ride?
(a) Jim Coates.
(b) Sybil Shade.
(c) Gerald Emerald.
(d) John Shade.

13. Shade mentions his wife translating poems into what language?
(a) English.
(b) Russian.
(c) Zemblan.
(d) French.

14. King Charles was only able to love the queen______.
(a) After the invasion.
(b) In his dreams.
(c) Before they were married.
(d) While in captivity.

15. According to Kinbote what is the only real name used in the poem, "Pale Fire?"
(a) Starover Blue.
(b) Gradus.
(c) Hazel.
(d) Lolita.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the Shades' planning to go on vacation?

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

3. Kinbote reflects on the absurdity of what?

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

5. Kinbote is what religion?

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