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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Death of Synge,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Yeats want to do to make the Gaelic play a success?
(a) Post advertisements.
(b) Have Lady Gregory give the Prologue.
(c) Hire a famous actress.
(d) Make an apology about Countess Cathleen.

2. What did Symons dream about when he was living with Yeats?
(a) A burning flag.
(b) A tree.
(c) A ship.
(d) A beautiful woman.

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

4. What playwright did Yeats enjoy when he returned to Bedford Park?
(a) Rhys.
(b) Ibsen.
(c) Wilde.
(d) Synge.

5. What was Yeats's grandfather's occupation?
(a) Preacher.
(b) Sailor.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Tailor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Yeats say was invulnerable to misinterpretation?

2. Which part of education did Yeats think was insufficient?

3. How did Yeats feel about his writing after his first book was published?

4. What was the most controversial part of Countess Cathleen?

5. What was Mary Battle's occupation?

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