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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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)

Both had daughters who died at an early age.

Both were loved by their followers.

Both lost their father at an early age.

They are both Zemblan royalty.

2.

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)

Gradus.

John Shade.

King Charles.

Dr. Sutton.

3.

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)

Adoringly devoted.

Hopeful and respectful.

Disdainful.

Angry and frustrated.

4.

After King Charles is out of the mountains, he receives a message to go to which of the following locations? (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.)

New Wye.

The Bera Range.

Cedarn.

The Rippleton Caves.

5.

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

A gown.

A book of poetry.

A chess board.

A drawing of King Charles' castle.

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