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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Trembling of the Veil, Book I. Four Years: 1887-1891,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the poetry society Yeats formed with Rhys?
(a) The Literary Works Guild.
(b) The Poet's Corner.
(c) The Rhymer's Club.
(d) The Poetry Circuit.

2. Why did Yeats's father move to England?
(a) To collect an inheritance.
(b) To pursue his art.
(c) To give his son an education.
(d) To visit a relative.

3. What did the general's nephew ask to not be served during a visit?
(a) Beef.
(b) Fish.
(c) Pork.
(d) Chicken.

4. Where did Yeats's grandparents live?
(a) Slitto.
(b) Slingo.
(c) Slitho.
(d) Sligo.

5. Where was Rhys from?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Wales.
(c) England.
(d) Scotland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Yeats blame for his logical style?

2. Where did Yeats meet MacGregor?

3. What helped Yeats break free from imitating his father's style?

4. What was Henley's occupation?

5. What was MacGregor studying when Yeats met him?

(see the answer key)

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