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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Trembling of the Veil, Book IV. The Tragic Generation,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Yeats's first play that was performed in England received?
(a) Richly.
(b) Very well.
(c) Fearfully.
(d) Poorly.

2. Who taught Yeats what he taught his sponsor?
(a) Russel.
(b) Oscar Wilde.
(c) Henley.
(d) MacGregor.

3. Who did Shaw blame when his play was received badly?
(a) The actors.
(b) The audience.
(c) The government.
(d) The producers.

4. What caused some of Yeats's family members to withdraw from his visits?
(a) His addiction to alcohol.
(b) His beliefs.
(c) His reputation.
(d) His rude nature.

5. What did Yeats once predict about his grandfather?
(a) He would lose his business.
(b) He would be in a shipwreck.
(c) He would cut his hand.
(d) He would wear a strange hat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did MacGregor say could trigger thoughts?

2. Whose writings did Ellis introduce Yeats to?

3. What did the members of the Rhymer's Club do to support each other's work?

4. How did Hyde promote Irish literature?

5. How was Russell seen among the theosophists?

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