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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kinbote fills in a blank space in "Pale Fire" with what name?
(a) King Charles.
(b) Zembla.
(c) John Shade.
(d) His own.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Joseph S. Lavender's nephew?

2. Who tells Kinbote the Shades' vacation destination?

3. What ailment troubles Gradus when he arrives in New Wye?

4. According to Kinbote, what is the third method of composing poetry?

5. According to Kinbote, what is Gradus doing while John Shade is composing Canto Four?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kinbote embrace organized religion?

2. Comment on a few similarities between Charles Kinbote and King Charles.

3. Give a brief account of the events involving Disa and King Charles after the revolution.

4. How does Kinbote describe the Russian guards who are after the Zemblan Crown Jewels?

5. What does Kinbote think about John Shade's lack of religion?

6. What does Kinbote write about in the commentary as the poem addresses Hazel's death?

7. What do you think of Kinbote's disregard for psychoanalysis?

8. How does Kinbote portray Hazel, and the scene in the barn?

9. How does Kinbote summarize Canto Four?

10. What happens when Gradus and his commanders try to send coded messages?

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