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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Trembling of the Veil, Book IV. The Tragic Generation,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Dowson say he drank so much?
(a) A dead mother.
(b) To ignite his imagination.
(c) A pointless life.
(d) A lost love.

2. What was Taylor gifted at?
(a) Speaking.
(b) Painting.
(c) Singing.
(d) Writing.

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

4. Where did Yeats meet MacGregor?
(a) A church yard.
(b) The green park.
(c) An Aviary.
(d) The British Museum.

5. What was O'Grady's first name?
(a) Stanley.
(b) Stephen.
(c) Stramish.
(d) Standish.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who died while Wilde was in prison?

3. What kind of college did Hyde attend?

4. What made Taylor so close to insane?

5. Who wrote a short story about a man questioning God about life?

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