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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 Russell seen among the theosophists?
(a) The follower.
(b) The leader.
(c) The sponsor.
(d) The teacher.

2. How did Yeats's teacher reward him when he did well in school?
(a) Let him look at a sword.
(b) Gave him candy.
(c) Let him run around outside for a minute.
(d) Gave him marbles.

3. How did Hyde promote Irish literature?
(a) He attended all assemblies for Irish work.
(b) He wrote about Irish legends.
(c) He translated old work.
(d) He went on campaigns.

4. What word did Yeats use to describe his medium?
(a) Unbelievable.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Incredible.
(d) Fascinating.

5. What was Hyde unable to do to any artist?
(a) Read their work.
(b) Copy their style.
(c) Applaud them.
(d) Criticize them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Yeats stay with in Paris?

2. Why did a schoolmate teach Yeats to box?

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

4. Why did Yeats's father move to England?

5. What was Henley's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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