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

2. Kinbote is what religion?
(a) Marxist.
(b) Zemblan.
(c) Buddhist.
(d) Christian.

3. Who does Kinbote blame for taking John Shade away from religion?
(a) Sybil Shade.
(b) The IPH.
(c) Dr. Sutton.
(d) The Shades' daughter.

4. Which of the following best describes the queen's initial feeling about King Charles when they meet after his escape?
(a) Angry and frustrated.
(b) Disdainful.
(c) Hopeful and respectful.
(d) Adoringly devoted.

5. How does John Shade's daughter die?
(a) She poisons herself.
(b) She steps in front of a train.
(c) She freezes to death in a field.
(d) She drowns.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Kinbote in the commentary, the queen resembles______.

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

3. What does Shade find out when he tracks down the woman who had the same vision of the after-life that he did?

4. According to Kinbote, where did the Queen go when Zembla was invaded?

5. Which pair best describe the prominent motifs of the first Canto?

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