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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Dramatis Personae: 1896-1902,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Yeats happy that O'Leary was dead before Playboy of the Western World was presented?
(a) He would have been obessed with it.
(b) He would have hated it.
(c) He would have taken credit for it.
(d) He would have tried to change it.

2. What did MacGregor teach Yeats about?
(a) Theology.
(b) Romanticism.
(c) Symbolism.
(d) Mysticism.

3. What did most of the theaters in Ireland perform plays for?
(a) Charity.
(b) High charges.
(c) Donations.
(d) Food and other trade goods.

4. Who often shared Yeats's visions?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His daughter.
(c) Mary.
(d) His wife.

5. What did Moore do that made Yeats incredibly upset?
(a) Had sordid love afffairs.
(b) Took the credit for their collaborative work.
(c) Spread rumors about Lady Gregory.
(d) Imitated his writing style.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused Wilde to lose respect in his writing?

2. How was Russell seen among the theosophists?

3. What did Yeats say got him interested in studying what he taught his sponsor?

4. Who died while Wilde was in prison?

5. What were Johnson's religious beliefs?

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