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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Irish Dramatic Movement: A Lecture delivered to the Royal Academy of Sweden,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Johnson's biggest vice?
(a) He was addicted to caffeine.
(b) He was prejudiced.
(c) He used opium.
(d) He was an alcoholic.

2. Who died while Wilde was in prison?
(a) His mother.
(b) His wife.
(c) His daughter.
(d) His lover.

3. What did MacGregor teach Yeats about?
(a) Mysticism.
(b) Theology.
(c) Symbolism.
(d) Romanticism.

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

5. What was referenced many times in Synge's last play?
(a) Hell.
(b) Death.
(c) Religion.
(d) Hatred.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which lessons did Yeats's father think were the most important for his son to learn?

2. Why was Synge's controversial play so unattended?

3. What did Yeats pursue when he gave up physical pleasures?

4. Why was Yeats afraid to ask his best friend permission for something he wanted to do?

5. What did Yeats like to do most when he visited his grandparents?

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