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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. Which part of education did Yeats think was insufficient?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Literature.
(c) Grammar.
(d) History.

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

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

4. Who did Yeats's medium call the spirits she got her information from?
(a) The Floaters.
(b) The Masters.
(c) The Gods.
(d) The Drifters.

5. What did Yeats pursue when he gave up physical pleasures?
(a) Literature.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) History.
(d) Spiritualism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who often shared Yeats's visions?

2. What caused Johnson to be poor and destitute?

3. Who was president of the Young Ireland Society?

4. What did Yeats blame for his logical style?

5. How was Yeats's sponsor familiar with Mysticism?

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