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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Death of Synge,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Playboy of the Western World presented?
(a) The National Theater.
(b) Abby Theater.
(c) Irish Center Theater.
(d) Dublin's Theater.

2. How was Russell seen among the theosophists?
(a) The follower.
(b) The leader.
(c) The teacher.
(d) The sponsor.

3. What did Yeats say a writer had to do to be appreciated?
(a) Get sick.
(b) Die.
(c) Go to prison.
(d) Write volumes and volumes.

4. What was Yeats told to avoid in his trance-like state?
(a) The woods.
(b) Big cities.
(c) The ocean.
(d) Automobiles.

5. What was Taylor gifted at?
(a) Singing.
(b) Writing.
(c) Painting.
(d) Speaking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Yeats start worshiping after he was put in a trance?

2. What did Synge say helped him reach his acceptance?

3. What was O'Grady's first name?

4. Which part of education did Yeats think was insufficient?

5. What season did Yeats like to spend with Lady Gregory?

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