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

2. What did the members of the Rhymer's Club do to support each other's work?
(a) Bought copies of their books.
(b) Limited their own recitations.
(c) Shared their own.
(d) Offered critiques.

3. Who was president of the Young Ireland Society?
(a) Donnaghy.
(b) O'Malley.
(c) Callaghan.
(d) O'Leary.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to make Yeats interested in religion?

2. What did Yeats teach his sponsor about?

3. How did Yeats feel as he learned more about his spiritual psyche?

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

5. What political belief did Yeats begin to explore after his move from Dublin?

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