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

2. Where did Yeats like to sleep at night while in Dublin?
(a) His mother's house.
(b) Old castles.
(c) Churches.
(d) Under the stars.

3. What was Henley's occupation?
(a) Scientist.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Poet.
(d) Artist.

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

5. What was the only thing Yeats's grandmother ever punished him for?
(a) Taking the Lord's name in vain.
(b) Breaking a dish.
(c) Swearing in front of a girl.
(d) Having a snack too close to bedtime.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Yeats say was perfect in his writing?

2. What did Yeats's mother think people in London indulged too much in?

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

4. What did Yeats's fellow poets use to analyze their poetry?

5. What did MacGregor say could trigger thoughts?

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