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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Trembling of the Veil, Book II. Ireland after Parnell,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the only thing Yeats's grandmother ever punished him for?
(a) Taking the Lord's name in vain.
(b) Swearing in front of a girl.
(c) Breaking a dish.
(d) Having a snack too close to bedtime.

2. How did Yeats's teacher reward him when he did well in school?
(a) Gave him candy.
(b) Let him run around outside for a minute.
(c) Gave him marbles.
(d) Let him look at a sword.

3. Where did Yeats meet MacGregor?
(a) The British Museum.
(b) A church yard.
(c) The green park.
(d) An Aviary.

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

5. What did Yeats think his writing was full of when he met MacGregor?
(a) Cliches.
(b) Logical flaws.
(c) Copied styles.
(d) Generalizations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused some of Yeats's family members to withdraw from his visits?

2. What was MacGregor studying when Yeats met him?

3. Why did the starving artist refuse the job that Yeats found for her?

4. Who reminded Yeats of his grandfather?

5. What did Yeats often think of his father's opinion?

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