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

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

3. What was Taylor gifted at?
(a) Writing.
(b) Painting.
(c) Speaking.
(d) Singing.

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

5. What did Yeats like to do most when he visited his grandparents?
(a) Listen to his grandmother.
(b) Walk the trail by the river.
(c) Swim.
(d) Sail small boats.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Yeats meet MacGregor?

2. Why did Yeats never express his feelings the first time he fell in love?

3. What was Johnson's biggest vice?

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

5. What happened to make Yeats interested in religion?

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