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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. Where did Yeats like to sleep at night while in Dublin?
(a) Old castles.
(b) Churches.
(c) His mother's house.
(d) Under the stars.

2. Why was Yeats mad when the death of another writer got more attention than the death of Synge?
(a) The other writer was not from Ireland.
(b) The other writer was a felon.
(c) The writer was not as good as Synge.
(d) The other writer had wronged Synge.

3. Which of the following was NOT a gift given to Yeats by Lady Gregory?
(a) Pen set.
(b) Money.
(c) Leather chair.
(d) Encouraging letters.

4. What did Yeats say made Moore's writing improve?
(a) His love affairs.
(b) His time in the company of writers.
(c) His criticism.
(d) His time in the theater.

5. Who often shared Yeats's visions?
(a) Mary.
(b) His wife.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Russell seen among the theosophists?

2. What were Johnson's religious beliefs?

3. Who did Yeats think was not appreciated during his life?

4. What did Yeats and Kady Gregory do to change the theater rule in Ireland?

5. How did Yeats feel when Synge's death went unnoticed?

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