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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Who does Kinbote blame for not receiving an invitation to John Shade's birthday party? (from Commentary, Line 171: books and people through Line 230: a domestic ghost)

Dr. Sutton.

Gradus.

Sybil Shade.

John Shade.

2.

How do the extremists think King Charles will try to escape Zembla? (from Commentary, Line 167: There was a time, etc. through Line 171: A great conspiracy)

By boat.

By car.

On foot.

By plane.

3.

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)

The article is critical of John Shade.

The article does not mention "Pale Fire."

It does not mention Zembla.

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

4.

According to Kinbote, King Charles lands near which city? (from Commentary, Line 681: gloomy Russians spied through Line 691: the attack)

Paris.

Baltimore.

Cedarn.

Albany.

5.

Kinbote claims some people on campus said he resembles which of the following people? (from Commentary, Line 835-838: Now I shall spy, etc. though Line 922: held up by Our Cream)

Dr. Sutton.

John Shade.

Gradus.

King Charles.

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