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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. What did Yeats blame for his logical style?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His father.
(c) His Irish descent.
(d) His religion.

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

3. How did Yeats cure a boy?
(a) Used faith healing.
(b) Cleansed his aura.
(c) Had him stare at a symbol.
(d) Painted symbols on his face.

4. How did Davidson die?
(a) He drowned himself.
(b) He caught Consumption.
(c) He was shot by a burglar.
(d) He hung himself.

5. Why did a schoolmate teach Yeats to box?
(a) To help him train for an event.
(b) To help him defend himself from bullies.
(c) To make better friends.
(d) To find something he could excel at.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Yeats see that visions affected?

3. What happened to make Yeats interested in religion?

4. What did MacGregor say could trigger thoughts?

5. Who did Shaw blame when his play was received badly?

(see the answer key)

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