Pale Fire Test | Final Test - Medium

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Pale Fire Test | Final Test - Medium

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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. King Charles was only able to love the queen______.
(a) While in captivity.
(b) Before they were married.
(c) After the invasion.
(d) In his dreams.

2. In this section, Kinbote gives an extended, negative critique of what?
(a) John Shade's religious views.
(b) John Shade's word choice.
(c) The New Wye faculty.
(d) Sybil Shade's translations.

3. What is the name of Joseph S. Lavender's nephew?
(a) Dean.
(b) Gordon.
(c) Lex.
(d) Charles.

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

5. According to Kinbote Russians search for what Zemblan treasure?
(a) The journal of King Charles.
(b) The crown of King Alfin the Vague.
(c) The Crown Jewels.
(d) A first printing of Timon of Athens.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Kinbote, what is the third method of composing poetry?

2. Kinbote believes who will be punished by God?

3. According to Kinbote, what does "Ex" stand for?

4. Who circulated a letter objecting to Charles Kinbote editing "Pale Fire?"

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about the way Shade relates his name to the word "ombre" a French word that connotes shadows and darkness?

2. What does Kinbote do when he runs into Shade on the way to the doctor's office?

3. What is ironic about Kinbote criticizing Shade for using a title from another work for one of his own books?

4. What does Kinbote write about in the commentary as the poem addresses Hazel's death?

5. What do you think of Kinbote's disregard for psychoanalysis?

6. Briefly summarize the conversation Kinbote overhears between Shade and Mrs. Hurley, and its relevance to "Pale Fire."

7. What does Kinbote think about John Shade's lack of religion?

8. What happens when Gradus and his commanders try to send coded messages?

9. How does Kinbote portray Hazel, and the scene in the barn?

10. Who does Disa mirror in Kinbote's life?

(see the answer keys)

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