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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 109: iridule through Line 130: I never bounced a ball or swung a bat.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Which of the following best describes John Shade's daughter?
(a) Attractive, but tormented.
(b) Introverted, but fascinating.
(c) Humble and worried.
(d) Unattractive and intellegent.

5. Charles Kinbote thinks the reference to "that crystal land" in line 12 refers to what place?
(a) New Wye.
(b) Russia.
(c) Quebec.
(d) Zembla.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Shade's spend the evening of their daughter's blind date?

2. According to Kinbote, where did Sybil Shade relocate to upon John Shade's death?

3. Which of the following best describes the pervading theme of Canto Four?

4. Who does King Charles finally marry?

5. When did John Shade meet his wife?

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