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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 did Yeats blame for his logical style?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His Irish descent.
(c) His religion.
(d) His father.

2. What happened to make Yeats interested in religion?
(a) His brother died.
(b) He saw a pretty girl entering a church.
(c) He met a preacher.
(d) He read the Bible.

3. What did Yeats's mother think people in London indulged too much in?
(a) Voicing their opinions.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Swearing.
(d) Public affection.

4. What did MacGregor say could trigger thoughts?
(a) Sounds.
(b) Symbols.
(c) Winds.
(d) Smells.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the general's nephew ask to not be served during a visit?

2. What was the name of the poetry society Yeats formed with Rhys?

3. Who was president of the Young Ireland Society?

4. Where did Yeats like to sleep at night while in Dublin?

5. What did MacGregor teach Yeats about?

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