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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Charles Kinbote writes a brief play about what event?

2. Which of the following best describes the queen's initial feeling about King Charles when they meet after his escape?

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

4. Kinbote reflects on the absurdity of what?

5. Kinbote fills in a blank space in "Pale Fire" with what name?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Kinbote insist on meeting Shade on July 19th?

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

5. How does Kinbote respond when a professor tells him he looks like King Charles? Why might he react that way?

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

7. What does Kinbote do when he runs into Shade on the way to the doctor's office?

8. What is odd about the way Kinbote tells the story of Gradus?

9. How does Gradus learn the location of the king?

10. Who does Disa mirror in Kinbote's life?

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