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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Selected Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke : Chapter 4, Requiem.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Requiem for a Friend," which of the following is left unclear?
(a) The narrative character's gender.
(b) The narrator's thoughts on traveling.
(c) The narrative character's friend's name.
(d) The feelings of the narrator for the person who died.

2. What is the name of Book 1, Chapter 4?
(a) "Inconsistency."
(b) "Dream."
(c) "Knowing."
(d) "Requiem."

3. What does the panther serve to be a symbol of?
(a) Native Americans.
(b) The German legal system.
(c) The sun rising each morning.
(d) Natural power.

4. Who answered questions on Apollo's behalf?
(a) Angels.
(b) Oracles.
(c) Hermes.
(d) Greek religious leaders.

5. In which poem is personification most relevant?
(a) "Alcestis."
(b) "Schwarze Katze."
(c) "Archaic Torso of Apollo."
(d) "The Flamingos."

Short Answer Questions

1. Which animal is described as being able to escape a more powerful animal?

2. Which of the following is different between Book 1, Chapters 1 and 2?

3. Which poem most portrays the power of classical theme in poetry?

4. Who annexed Rilke's part of Czech Bohemia with World War I?

5. Which poem has the following line: "You must change your life"?

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