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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. Why did Yeats never express his feelings the first time he fell in love?
(a) She was much too old for him.
(b) She was much too young for him.
(c) She was too good for him.
(d) She was engaged to another man.

2. What did the general's nephew ask to not be served during a visit?
(a) Pork.
(b) Fish.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Beef.

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

4. Why did the starving artist refuse the job that Yeats found for her?
(a) She did not like her boss.
(b) There were too many restrictions.
(c) It would not be true to her art.
(d) It was too far from her home.

5. What did Yeats often think of his father's opinion?
(a) It was exactly right.
(b) It was wrong.
(c) It was too extreme.
(d) It was not logical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of college did Hyde attend?

2. What was the only thing Yeats's grandmother ever punished him for?

3. How did Hyde promote Irish literature?

4. Who reminded Yeats of his grandfather?

5. What did Yeats pursue when he gave up physical pleasures?

(see the answer key)

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