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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 71: parents through Line 101: No free man needs a God.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. John Shade is skeptical but he wants to believe in what?
(a) Religion.
(b) The after-life.
(c) His lineage of Zemblan Kings.
(d) His daughther is still alive.

2. Which of the following has Shade renounced?
(a) His family.
(b) His friends.
(c) His country.
(d) His religion.

3. On what day did John Shade begin composing his poem "Pale Fire?"
(a) July 4th.
(b) July 5th.
(c) We are not told explicitly, only that it is during the summer.
(d) July 1st.

4. When did John Shade meet his wife?
(a) 40 years ago.
(b) During the depression.
(c) Their senior year of high school.
(d) After his parents' funeral.

5. Of the following, who is not mentioned in the first Canto?
(a) A Candian maid.
(b) The King of Zembla.
(c) Dr. Sutton.
(d) Shade's aunt.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Charles Kinbote thinks the reference to "that crystal land" in line 12 refers to what place?

3. John Shade reads an article written by this person about a woman who had a similar vision?

4. Queen Blenda's favorite hobby is ______ .

5. What is the assassin's real name?

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