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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. 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) Gave him marbles.
(d) Let him run around outside for a minute.

2. What did Lady Gregory help Yeats become?
(a) Disciplined.
(b) Calm.
(c) Patient.
(d) Healthy.

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

4. What did many of Wilde's friends encourage him to do?
(a) Continue writing.
(b) Fight for his rights.
(c) Make an apology letter.
(d) Leave the country.

5. What did Moore and Yeats do when they worked on plays together?
(a) Fight.
(b) Drink.
(c) Laugh.
(d) Collaborate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused Johnson to be poor and destitute?

2. What did Yeats say gave poetic words passion?

3. What was MacGregor studying when Yeats met him?

4. What was Mary Battle's occupation?

5. Who got mad at Moore when his plays became popular?

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