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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. Why did Yeats's father move to England?
(a) To pursue his art.
(b) To visit a relative.
(c) To give his son an education.
(d) To collect an inheritance.

2. What word did Yeats use to describe his medium?
(a) Unbelievable.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Fascinating.
(d) Incredible.

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

4. How did Yeats's teacher reward him when he did well in school?
(a) Gave him marbles.
(b) Let him run around outside for a minute.
(c) Gave him candy.
(d) Let him look at a sword.

5. What was MacGregor studying when Yeats met him?
(a) Religion.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Greek.
(d) Magic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did a schoolmate teach Yeats to box?

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

3. What did MacGregor say could trigger thoughts?

4. Whose writings did Ellis introduce Yeats to?

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

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