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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 697: Conclusive destination through Line 830: Sybil, it is.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While he makes his way through the mountains, King Charles stops to spend the night in which of the following places?
(a) In an abandoned car.
(b) In the woods.
(c) On a farm.
(d) In a cave.

2. Kinbote leaves his blinds open to give him a better view of what?
(a) The gardener.
(b) The library.
(c) Garden Avenue.
(d) The Shade's living room.

3. Charles Kinbote criticizes an article written by Professor Hurley for what reason?
(a) It does not mention Zembla.
(b) The article does not mention "Pale Fire."
(c) The article is critical of John Shade.
(d) The article doesn't mention Kinbote and Shade's friendship.

4. Following the death of King Charles' mother, Queen Blenda, a seance is held for what purpose?
(a) To bring Queen Blenda's spirit back to earth.
(b) So Charles can talk to his mother.
(c) To rid the castle of evil spirits.
(d) To convince Charles to marry Fleur.

5. What book does King Charles find on his way out of the castle?
(a) The Bible.
(b) Romeo and Juliet.
(c) Timon of Athens.
(d) A book of John Shade's poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In this section, Kinbote gives an extended, negative critique of what?

2. Kinbote has an auditory hallucination of John Shade's voice telling him to do what?

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

4. What word does Shade claim is incorrect in its meaning?

5. Which of the following is not mentioned by Shade in Canto One?

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