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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Rilke when he writes the second letter?
(a) Athens, Greece.
(b) Viareggio, near Pisa, Italy.
(c) Florence, Italy.
(d) Berlin, Germany.

2. What does Rilke enclose with his third letter to the young poet?
(a) A note to Professor Horacek.
(b) Names of publishers to whom the young poet can send his work.
(c) Copies of some of his poems.
(d) A list of his most recent books.

3. From where is Rilke writing the eighth letter?
(a) Paris, France.
(b) Fladie, Sweden.
(c) Jonsered, Sweden.
(d) Rome, Italy.

4. What does the sixth letter reveal about the state of the young poet?
(a) The young poet is sad and lonely.
(b) The young poet is suffering from writer's block.
(c) The young poet is relishing his solitude.
(d) The young poet is enjoying his new career.

5. In what season does Rilke write the second letter?
(a) Summer.
(b) Fall.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rilke advise the young poet to do if he cannot connect with people?

2. Why does it take Rilke so long to respond to the young poet's second letter?

3. What does Rilke say humans have grown away from because of their lack of courage?

4. What does Rilke claim a sadness that enters into the body is in actuality?

5. In what year is Rilke writing the eighth letter?

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