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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 did Synge say helped him reach his acceptance?
(a) The marriage of his son.
(b) Letters from his daughter.
(c) Visions from a friend.
(d) The publication of his book.

2. What was referenced many times in Synge's last play?
(a) Hell.
(b) Death.
(c) Religion.
(d) Hatred.

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

4. What was Maud's occupation?
(a) Activist.
(b) Poet.
(c) Artist.
(d) Actress.

5. Which theater showed Synge's last play?
(a) The Longhorn International Theater.
(b) The Abby Theater.
(c) The Globe Theater.
(d) The English National Theater.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Johnson's religious beliefs?

2. Why was Yeats mad when the death of another writer got more attention than the death of Synge?

3. How did most of Synge's friends view his acceptance?

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

5. Where was Playboy of the Western World presented?

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