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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 did Yeats say was invulnerable to misinterpretation?
(a) Religious Doctrine.
(b) Internal thoughts.
(c) Spirituality.
(d) Personal Belief.

2. What was Yeats told to avoid in his trance-like state?
(a) The ocean.
(b) The woods.
(c) Automobiles.
(d) Big cities.

3. What was the name of the poetry society Yeats formed with Rhys?
(a) The Rhymer's Club.
(b) The Poet's Corner.
(c) The Literary Works Guild.
(d) The Poetry Circuit.

4. Where did Yeats's sponsor live?
(a) London.
(b) Sligo.
(c) Dublin.
(d) Bedfield Park.

5. What word did Yeats use to describe his medium?
(a) Fascinating.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Incredible.
(d) Unbelievable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lady Gregory promise to help Yeats raise money for?

2. What did Yeats's father do to get Yeats to improve his studies after moving to Dublin?

3. What was Synge's final play?

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

5. What country did Davitt want to protect?

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