Letters to a Young Poet Quiz

Rainer Maria Rilke

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Rilke view as a challenge of the young poet's new profession? (from Section 3)

Its adherence to convention.

Its rigorous hours.

Its lack of creativity.

Its lack of free time.

2.

In the fourth letter, where does Rilke instruct the young poet to look for answers to his deepest questions? (from Section 3)

Nature.

Poetry.

Sexuality.

Creativity.

3.

At the close of letter eight, what does Rilke tell the poet about people who give him advice? (from Section 6)

People who give the young poet advice should look to their own troubles.

The young poet should be skeptical of people who give him advice.

People who give the young poet advice have had troubled times in their lives, as well.

The young poet should avoid people who give him advice.

4.

Rilke says that eventually women no longer are the opposite of men, but something else. What are they? (from Section 5)

The superiors of men.

Feminine beings whole in themselves.

The teachers of men.

The inferiors of men.

5.

What does Rilke advise the young poet to seek in regard to his sexuality? (from Section 3)

A sexuality that is the young poet's own, individualized sexuality.

A sexuality that is moderate.

A sexuality that is based on creativity.

A sexuality that is passionate and fierce.

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