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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Trembling of the Veil, Book II. Ireland after Parnell,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Yeats never express his feelings the first time he fell in love?
(a) She was engaged to another man.
(b) She was too good for him.
(c) She was much too young for him.
(d) She was much too old for him.

2. What was Hyde unable to do to any artist?
(a) Criticize them.
(b) Read their work.
(c) Copy their style.
(d) Applaud them.

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

4. What political belief did Yeats begin to explore after his move from Dublin?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Communism.
(d) Anarchy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of college did Hyde attend?

2. What helped Yeats break free from imitating his father's style?

3. Who reminded Yeats of his grandfather?

4. What did Yeats's fellow poets use to analyze their poetry?

5. Where did the Yeats family move after they lived in Dublin?

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