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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Kinbote's primary source of information on John Shade's daughter?
(a) Jane Provost.
(b) Sybil Shade.
(c) John Shade.
(d) Dr. Sutton.

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

3. Kinbote believes who will be punished by God?
(a) Women.
(b) Sinners.
(c) No one.
(d) Homosexuals.

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

5. What is the name of Joseph S. Lavender's nephew?
(a) Dean.
(b) Charles.
(c) Gordon.
(d) Lex.

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

7. Oswin Bretwit kicks out Gradus when he realizes Gradus is not a Royalist. What does Bretwit assume is Gradus' profession?
(a) A spy.
(b) A Marxist recruiter.
(c) An assassin.
(d) A reporter.

8. Kinbote is what religion?
(a) Christian.
(b) Zemblan.
(c) Buddhist.
(d) Marxist.

9. Kinbote describes Russian soldiers giving what to Zemblan children?
(a) Candy.
(b) Propaganda.
(c) Red hats and coats.
(d) Rifles.

10. On what date does John Shade compose lines 797-809?
(a) July 4th.
(b) July 1st.
(c) July 9th.
(d) July 19th.

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

12. When a visiting professor requests a picture of King Charles, who goes to get it?
(a) John Shade.
(b) Gerald Emerald.
(c) Dr. Sutton.
(d) Charles Kinbote.

13. In this section, Kinbote gives an extended, negative critique of what?
(a) John Shade's word choice.
(b) John Shade's religious views.
(c) Sybil Shade's translations.
(d) The New Wye faculty.

14. What word does Shade claim is incorrect in its meaning?
(a) Pail.
(b) Colored.
(c) Waxwings.
(d) Obriols.

15. Kinbote reflects on the absurdity of what?
(a) Sybil Shade.
(b) Gerald Emerald.
(c) Gradus.
(d) Psychoanalysis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Joseph S. Lavender is a collector of what?

2. Which of the following best describes King Charles' marriage?

3. In this section (Lines 597-608), Charles Kinbote spies on a conversation between John Shade and whom?

4. Which of the following adjectives fits Kinbote's description of the Russians as they search the castle?

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

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