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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Trembling of the Veil, Book I. Four Years: 1887-1891,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Yeats's grandfather's occupation?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Preacher.
(c) Tailor.
(d) Sailor.

2. Where did Yeats's grandparents live?
(a) Slingo.
(b) Slitto.
(c) Slitho.
(d) Sligo.

3. What political belief did Yeats begin to explore after his move from Dublin?
(a) Democracy.
(b) Anarchy.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Communism.

4. Who was president of the Young Ireland Society?
(a) Callaghan.
(b) Donnaghy.
(c) O'Malley.
(d) O'Leary.

5. What did Yeats like to do most when he visited his grandparents?
(a) Walk the trail by the river.
(b) Listen to his grandmother.
(c) Swim.
(d) Sail small boats.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Rhys from?

2. Who reminded Yeats of his grandfather?

3. What did Yeats often think of his father's opinion?

4. What was Henley's occupation?

5. What did MacGregor say could trigger thoughts?

(see the answer key)

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