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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 caused some of Yeats's family members to withdraw from his visits?
(a) His beliefs.
(b) His rude nature.
(c) His addiction to alcohol.
(d) His reputation.

2. What did Symons dream about when he was living with Yeats?
(a) A ship.
(b) A tree.
(c) A burning flag.
(d) A beautiful woman.

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

4. Why was Yeats hesitant to put Synge's last play on the stage?
(a) It was personal to him.
(b) He was dealing with his grief.
(c) He was intimidated by its depth.
(d) It was not finished.

5. How did Yeats feel when Synge's death went unnoticed?
(a) Angry.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Confused.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Johnson's biggest vice?

2. How was Maud treated by the public?

3. How did Yeats feel about his writing after his first book was published?

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

5. What was Maud's occupation?

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