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

2. How did Yeats feel when Synge's death went unnoticed?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Angry.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Confused.

3. What did Lady Gregory help Yeats become?
(a) Calm.
(b) Healthy.
(c) Patient.
(d) Disciplined.

4. Why was Yeats mad when the death of another writer got more attention than the death of Synge?
(a) The other writer had wronged Synge.
(b) The other writer was a felon.
(c) The other writer was not from Ireland.
(d) The writer was not as good as Synge.

5. How did Yeats feel when he was around Lady Gregory?
(a) Relaxed.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Gallant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country did Davitt want to protect?

2. What made Taylor so close to insane?

3. How did Hyde promote Irish literature?

4. What was Synge's final play?

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

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