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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. What did MacGregor say could trigger thoughts?
(a) Winds.
(b) Smells.
(c) Sounds.
(d) Symbols.

2. How was Russell seen among the theosophists?
(a) The sponsor.
(b) The follower.
(c) The teacher.
(d) The leader.

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

4. What helped Yeats break free from imitating his father's style?
(a) Mysticism.
(b) A talk with a teacher.
(c) A dream.
(d) Spiritualism.

5. What was Yeats's grandfather's occupation?
(a) Tailor.
(b) Preacher.
(c) Sailor.
(d) Soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Yeats's teacher reward him when he did well in school?

2. Where did Yeats's grandparents live?

3. Why did Yeats's father move to England?

4. What did the general's nephew ask to not be served during a visit?

5. What did Yeats often think of his father's opinion?

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