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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. Charles Kinbote thinks the reference to "that crystal land" in line 12 refers to what place?
(a) Quebec.
(b) New Wye.
(c) Russia.
(d) Zembla.
2. On what day did John Shade begin composing his poem "Pale Fire?"
(a) July 5th.
(b) We are not told explicitly, only that it is during the summer.
(c) July 1st.
(d) July 4th.
3. According to Kinbote what is the only real name used in the poem, "Pale Fire?"
(a) Hazel.
(b) Lolita.
(c) Starover Blue.
(d) Gradus.
4. What does Kinbote want us to believe was the catalyst for John Shade's choice to set "Pale Fire" during the winter months?
(a) The great tragedy Shade has experienced during winter.
(b) Shade meeting Kinbote during the previous winter.
(c) Bird flying south for the winter.
(d) The Zemblan King's assasination in January.
5. Charles Kinbote assumes John Shade wanted to write a great deal more about Zembla, but did not. Who or what does Kinbote attribute this too?
(a) Communists.
(b) The Shadeans.
(c) John Shade's wife.
(d) Poor translation from Zemblan to English.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the assassin's real name?
2. Charles Kinbote thinks John Shade enjoyed more "creative freedom" during the composition of which Canto?
3. In this section, Kinbote gives an extended, negative critique of what?
4. Oswin Bretwit kicks out Gradus when he realizes Gradus is not a Royalist. What does Bretwit assume is Gradus' profession?
5. Who does John Shade address in line 246 which ends "...my dear"
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