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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the fourth letter, what does Rilke say he wishes human beings are more reverent toward?
(a) Their sexuality.
(b) Art.
(c) Solitude.
(d) Independence.

2. Who does Rilke say in the seventh letter cannot understand love?
(a) Children.
(b) Anyone who is not an artist.
(c) Young people.
(d) Military officers.

3. In what magazine is the poem that Rilke sens with letter nine published?
(a) "The Poetry Review of Prague."
(b) "Poetry."
(c) "Deutsche Arbeit."
(d) "European Quarterly."

4. What holiday is Rilke marking with his sixth letter?
(a) All Saints Day.
(b) Christmas.
(c) The New Year.
(d) Easter.

5. At the close of letter eight, what does Rilke tell the poet about people who give him advice?
(a) The young poet should avoid people who give him advice.
(b) People who give the young poet advice should look to their own troubles.
(c) The young poet should be skeptical of people who give him advice.
(d) People who give the young poet advice have had troubled times in their lives, as well.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Rilke in letter eight, where does destiny originate?

2. What writer does Rilke revere most?

3. What does Rilke enclose with his third letter to the young poet?

4. In the sixth letter, in what manner does Rilke advise the young poet to be solitary?

5. How old is the young poet when he begins corresponding with Rilke?

(see the answer key)

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