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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Who is the previous inhabitant of Charles Kinbote's house? (from Commentary, Lines 1-4: I was the shadow of the waxwing slain, etc. through Line 70: the new TV)

Wordsmith University's gardener.

Judge Goldsmith.

Dr. Sutton.

The King of Zembla.

2.

Why does young King Charles refuse to consummate his relationship with Fleur? (from Commentary, Line 71: parents through Line 101: No free man needs a God)

She tries to steal from him.

She is ugly.

He is homosexual.

Her family is poor.

3.

Who makes sexual advances on King Charles during the commentary to line 149? (from Commentary, Lines 131-132: I was the shadow of the waxwing slain by feigned remoteness in the windowpane. through Line 162: With his pure tongue, etc.)

Garh.

Oleg.

Fleur.

Odon.

4.

What does Kinbote give John Shade for his birthday? (from Commentary, Line 171: books and people through Line 230: a domestic ghost)

A chess board.

A gown.

A drawing of King Charles' castle.

A book of poetry.

5.

Charles Kinbote criticizes an article written by Professor Hurley for what reason? (from Commentary, Line 71: parents through Line 101: No free man needs a God)

It does not mention Zembla.

The article is critical of John Shade.

The article doesn't mention Kinbote and Shade's friendship.

The article does not mention "Pale Fire."

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