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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 the name of the poetry society Yeats formed with Rhys?
(a) The Poetry Circuit.
(b) The Poet's Corner.
(c) The Rhymer's Club.
(d) The Literary Works Guild.

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

3. Which lessons did Yeats's father think were the most important for his son to learn?
(a) Arithmetic.
(b) History.
(c) Literature.
(d) Greek and Latin.

4. Where was Rhys from?
(a) England.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Wales.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Yeats's teacher reward him when he did well in school?

2. What helped Yeats break free from imitating his father's style?

3. What did Yeats's father do to get Yeats to improve his studies after moving to Dublin?

4. What was Yeats's grandfather's occupation?

5. Where did Yeats meet MacGregor?

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