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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Kinbote Russians search for what Zemblan treasure?
(a) The crown of King Alfin the Vague.
(b) The journal of King Charles.
(c) A first printing of Timon of Athens.
(d) The Crown Jewels.

2. Which of the following does Kinbote discuss in this section?
(a) Russia.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Dr. Sutton.
(d) Birds.

3. What does Gradus bring Oswin Bretwit?
(a) A valuable coin collection.
(b) A map of Zembla.
(c) A newspaper.
(d) Letters between Bretwit's family members.

4. According to Kinbote in the commentary, the queen resembles______.
(a) A young boy.
(b) Sybil Shade.
(c) Shade's secretary.
(d) Iris Acht, the famous actress.

5. Gradus visits Oswin Bretwit in order to find information on King Charles' location. What is Oswin Bretwit's profession?
(a) A spy.
(b) A Zemblan diplomat.
(c) A member of the Shadows.
(d) A reporter.

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

7. According to Kinbote, what is the best part of Canto Four?
(a) The rhymes.
(b) The part about Zembla.
(c) The opening.
(d) The last line.

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

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

10. What ailment troubles Gradus when he arrives in New Wye?
(a) Insomnia.
(b) Manic-depression.
(c) The flu.
(d) Indigestion.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Kinbote blame for taking John Shade away from religion?

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

4. Kinbote believes who will be punished by God?

5. Who does John Shade address in line 246 which ends "...my dear"

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