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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What was Kinbote's introduction to Shade's poetry? (from Commentary, Line 957: Night Rote though Line 1000: [=Line 1: I was the shadow of the waxwing slain])

He heard a reading in New Wye.

A poem from Nite Rote.

The index cards on which "Pale Fire" was written.

He read his first book of poems.

2.

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.

3.

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 plane.

By boat.

By car.

On foot.

4.

Which of the following best describes the queen's initial feeling about King Charles when they meet after his escape? (from Commentary, Line 413: a nymph came pirouetting through Lines 433-434: To the . . . sea Which we had visited in thirty-three)

Disdainful.

Adoringly devoted.

Hopeful and respectful.

Angry and frustrated.

5.

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 drawing of King Charles' castle.

A book of poetry.

A gown.

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