Letters to a Young Poet Quiz Questions | Quiz: Section 1

Quiz: Section 1

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. If the young poet discovers he should not be a poet, Rilke suggests that his inner examination will not be worthless. Why not?
a) The young poet might then discover his talents for music.
b) The inner examination will result in the young poet determining a different course that may be better for the young poet.
c) The young poet may be able to have a well-paying career.
d) The young poet may discover that he has a spiritual calling.

2. Rilke challenges the young poet to ask himself a question regarding his writing. What is that question?
a) "Is my writing truly reflective of myself?"
b) "Must all of these words be part of the work?" (read more)