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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Trembling of the Veil, Book I. Four Years: 1887-1891,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Yeats's father move to England?
(a) To give his son an education.
(b) To pursue his art.
(c) To collect an inheritance.
(d) To visit a relative.

2. What was MacGregor studying when Yeats met him?
(a) Magic.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Greek.
(d) Religion.

3. What did Yeats blame for his logical style?
(a) His Irish descent.
(b) His religion.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His father.

4. What did Yeats's mother think people in London indulged too much in?
(a) Public affection.
(b) Voicing their opinions.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Swearing.

5. What did Yeats's fellow poets use to analyze their poetry?
(a) Spirituality.
(b) Emotion.
(c) Logic.
(d) Description.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did MacGregor teach Yeats about?

2. Whose writings did Ellis introduce Yeats to?

3. Why did a schoolmate teach Yeats to box?

4. Who reminded Yeats of his grandfather?

5. What was Yeats's grandfather's occupation?

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