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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Trembling of the Veil, Book II. Ireland after Parnell,.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Yeats pursue when he gave up physical pleasures?
(a) History.
(b) Literature.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Spiritualism.

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) Let him look at a sword.
(d) Gave him candy.

5. What was Johnson's biggest vice?
(a) He was addicted to caffeine.
(b) He was prejudiced.
(c) He was an alcoholic.
(d) He used opium.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was O'Grady's first name?

3. Who reminded Yeats of his grandfather?

4. Where did Yeats get the starving artist a job?

5. What political belief did Yeats begin to explore after his move from Dublin?

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