Life and Works (Scottish Highers English): Quizzes
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In which year was Norman MacCaig born?
In which year was Norman MacCaig born?
1910
Where was MacCaig's mother from?
Where was MacCaig's mother from?
Scalpay, Harris
Why did MacCaig become a conscientious objector in WWII?
Why did MacCaig become a conscientious objector in WWII?
'I just didn't want to shoot people'
Which literary movement did MacCaig's early poetry belong to?
Which literary movement did MacCaig's early poetry belong to?
New Apocalypse Movement
How many poems did MacCaig consider failures out of every ten he wrote?
How many poems did MacCaig consider failures out of every ten he wrote?
Six
How did MacCaig describe Assynt?
How did MacCaig describe Assynt?
'the most beautiful corner of the land'
In which year did MacCaig visit Italy and write 'Assisi'?
In which year did MacCaig visit Italy and write 'Assisi'?
1964
How did MacCaig describe his experience of being in New York?
How did MacCaig describe his experience of being in New York?
'on a rollercoaster for a fortnight'
What language did Aunt Julia speak?
What language did Aunt Julia speak?
Only Gaelic
Which phrase reflects MacCaig's economical approach to language?
Which phrase reflects MacCaig's economical approach to language?
'Kick them out if not earning their keep'