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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In letter three, how many books does Rilke say he has published?
(a) 20 or 21.
(b) 12 or 13.
(c) 18.
(d) 25 or 26.

2. What does Rilke believe is wrong with sex?
(a) It is not wholly human and is based on temporary emotions.
(b) It goes against Christianity.
(c) It distracts the artist from his work.
(d) It subordinates women.

3. What does Rilke advise the young poet to buy in letter three?
(a) A collection of the complete works of William Shakespeare.
(b) A collection of the complete works of Jens Peter Jacobsen.
(c) A collection of the complete works of Homer.
(d) A collection of the complete works of Sophocles.

4. According to Rilke in letter eight, where does destiny originate?
(a) With thought.
(b) From external events.
(c) With God.
(d) From within individuals.

5. In letter five, what statue does Rilke mention is near his place of residence?
(a) An equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius.
(b) A statue by Rodin.
(c) A statue of Ovid.
(d) An equestrian statue of Julius Caesar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What works by the writer who Rilke revers most does Rilke always have accessible to him?

2. To what does Rilke compare the realization about the true nature of human existence in letter eight?

3. In the second letter, who does Rilke cite as his artistic influences?

4. To what does Rilke compare "dangerous" sadness?

5. In the fifth letter, Rilke tells the young poet that a package the young poet has sent to him has not arrived. What is in the package?

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