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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Lines 597-608: the thoughts we should roll-call, etc. through Line 680: Lolita.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In this section (Lines 597-608), Charles Kinbote spies on a conversation between John Shade and whom?
(a) Dr. Sutton.
(b) Sybil Shade.
(c) Gradus.
(d) Mrs. Hurley.

2. What Kinbote thought was an amusement park outside is actually what?
(a) Birds.
(b) Campers.
(c) A thunderstorm.
(d) Gradus.

3. What is the assassin's real name?
(a) Jack Degree.
(b) Jake Ravus.
(c) Jakob Gradus.
(d) Jacques de Gray.

4. Who is the previous inhabitant of Charles Kinbote's house?
(a) Wordsmith University's gardener.
(b) Dr. Sutton.
(c) The King of Zembla.
(d) Judge Goldsmith.

5. John Shade recites his poetry to one person prior to its publication. Who is that person?
(a) His wife.
(b) Charles Kinbote.
(c) Dr. Sutton.
(d) The king of Zembla.

Short Answer Questions

1. Charles Kinbote thinks John Shade enjoyed more "creative freedom" during the composition of which Canto?

2. On what day did John Shade begin composing his poem "Pale Fire?"

3. John Shade says, "There's nothing wrong with shedding a dismal past to substitute pleasing _________?"

4. Who does John Shade address in line 246 which ends "...my dear"

5. Of the following, what do John Shade and the assassin have in common?

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