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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Trembling of the Veil, Book III. Hodos Chameliontos,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Yeats's mother think people in London indulged too much in?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Public affection.
(c) Swearing.
(d) Voicing their opinions.

2. What helped Yeats break free from imitating his father's style?
(a) Mysticism.
(b) Spiritualism.
(c) A talk with a teacher.
(d) A dream.

3. What happened to make Yeats interested in religion?
(a) He read the Bible.
(b) His brother died.
(c) He saw a pretty girl entering a church.
(d) He met a preacher.

4. Which lessons did Yeats's father think were the most important for his son to learn?
(a) Literature.
(b) Arithmetic.
(c) History.
(d) Greek and Latin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was president of the Young Ireland Society?

2. Where did Yeats like to sleep at night while in Dublin?

3. Why did Yeats never express his feelings the first time he fell in love?

4. What did Yeats blame for his logical style?

5. What word did Yeats use to describe his medium?

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