William Butler Yeats

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    What award did Yeats recieve?

    • Nobel in Literature
    • Bridport Award
    • Rhysling Award
    • Citizenship Award
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Explore the life and achievements of William Butler Yeats, Nobel laureate in Literature. This quiz covers his birthplace, family, marital status, major awards, health, and final days. Ideal for learners interested in literary figures and their contributions.

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  • 2. 

    What city  was William Born in?

    • Halifax

    • Dublin

    • Paris

    • London

    Correct Answer
    A. Dublin
    Explanation
    William was born in Dublin because it is stated as the correct answer.

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  • 3. 

    Was William married to Maud Gonne?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    William Butler Yeats, the Irish poet, was not married to Maud Gonne. Although he had a deep infatuation and unrequited love for her, their relationship never resulted in marriage. Yeats proposed to Gonne multiple times, but she rejected his proposals. Despite their complicated relationship, Gonne played a significant role in inspiring Yeats' poetry and political activism.

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  • 4. 

    What club did William start?

    • Bowery Poetry Club

    • The Poets Club

    • GO Club

    • The Rhymers Club

    Correct Answer
    A. The Rhymers Club
    Explanation
    William started The Rhymers Club.

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  • 5. 

    Did William  die in France?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Based on the given question, it is implied that William died in France. Since the answer is "True," it can be inferred that William did indeed die in France.

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    How old was he when he died?

    • 80

    • 75

    • 68

    • 73

    Correct Answer
    A. 73
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 73 because it is the only option that matches the question "How old was he when he died?" This implies that the person being referred to died at the age of 73.

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  • 7. 

    What operation did William Have?

    • Liposuction

    • Stomach operation

    • Kidney transplant

    • Had no operation

    Correct Answer
    A. Stomach operation
    Explanation
    The given answer, "Stomach operation," suggests that William had a surgical procedure performed on his stomach. This operation could have been done for various reasons such as treating a stomach-related medical condition, removing a tumor, or addressing a structural issue. Without further information, it is not possible to determine the specific reason for the operation.

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  • 8. 

    How many sibilings did Yeats have?

    • 3

    • 8

    • 2

    • 1

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    Yeats had two siblings.

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