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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Yeats write about how his work made him feel?
(a) His diary.
(b) His letters.
(c) His plays.
(d) His poems.

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

3. What did Moore want to become involved in?
(a) Writing.
(b) Politics.
(c) Acting.
(d) Religion.

4. What was the most controversial part of Countess Cathleen?
(a) An Irish man wants to be English.
(b) A Catholic priest is the villain.
(c) A woman sells her soul to the devil.
(d) A man beats a woman.

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

6. What did Yeats say caused comedy in literature?
(a) Clash of character.
(b) Folly and Foils.
(c) Inarticulated desires.
(d) Satirical truths.

7. What caused Lady Gregory to move to her country estate?
(a) Her husband died.
(b) Her inheritance was taken away.
(c) Her son was killed.
(d) She lost part of her fortune.

8. How was Maud treated by the public?
(a) They ignored her.
(b) They were rude to her.
(c) Like a felon.
(d) Like a celebrity.

9. What kind of guests did Lady Gregory like to have visit her house?
(a) Poor peasants.
(b) Irish writers.
(c) Artists.
(d) Family members.

10. When did Yeats have the chance to protect Maud Gonne?
(a) 1787.
(b) 1897.
(c) 1797.
(d) 1887.

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

12. How did Yeats think a writer should learn to write about different kinds of people?
(a) Observe different kinds of people.
(b) Live with different kinds of people.
(c) Write for more than one group of people.
(d) Get critiques from different kinds of people.

13. What season did Yeats like to spend with Lady Gregory?
(a) Spring.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Winter.
(d) Summer.

14. What impressed Yeats about the person who wrote a Gaelic play for him?
(a) Their plot line was so intricate.
(b) They were fast and professional.
(c) They wrote all day long.
(d) They were open to critiques.

15. What was Maud doing when she needed protection?
(a) Confronting a corrupt government official.
(b) Going on a speaking tour.
(c) Presenting a controversial work of art.
(d) Performing in a controversial play.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did the award winners return to their seats backwards after getting their prizes?

3. Where did Yeats get his limited knowledge of Sweden?

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

5. What did Synge say helped him reach his acceptance?

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