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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. Why did the starving artist refuse the job that Yeats found for her?
(a) It was too far from her home.
(b) It would not be true to her art.
(c) She did not like her boss.
(d) There were too many restrictions.

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

3. What did Davitt think politicians could not understand?
(a) International matters.
(b) Logic.
(c) Peasants.
(d) Finances.

4. How was Russell seen among the theosophists?
(a) The teacher.
(b) The leader.
(c) The sponsor.
(d) The follower.

5. What was Johnson's biggest vice?
(a) He was addicted to caffeine.
(b) He was an alcoholic.
(c) He used opium.
(d) He was prejudiced.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Johnson's religious beliefs?

2. What did Yeats say happened when people lacked the depth of a writer?

3. How did Hyde promote Irish literature?

4. How was Maud treated by the public?

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

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