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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Of the following, what do John Shade and the assassin have in common? (from Commentary, Lines 1-4: I was the shadow of the waxwing slain, etc. through Line 70: the new TV)

They both had aunts who were put in an asylum.

They both were orphaned.

They were both born in Russia.

They were both Zemblan kings.

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)

He is homosexual.

She tries to steal from him.

She is ugly.

Her family is poor.

3.

Which of the following does Kinbote discuss in this section? (from Commentary, Line 469: his gun through Line 493: She took her poor young life)

Russia.

Birds.

Dr. Sutton.

Suicide.

4.

What is the name of Joseph S. Lavender's nephew? (from Commentary, Lines 347-348: She twisted words though Line 408, a male hand)

Lex.

Dean.

Gordon.

Charles.

5.

Of the following, what do King Charles and John Shade have in common? (from Commentary, Line 71: parents through Line 101: No free man needs a God)

They are both Zemblan royalty.

Both lost their father at an early age.

Both were loved by their followers.

Both had daughters who died at an early age.

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