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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the young poet request in his third letter to Rilke?
(a) A list of publishers to whom the poet can send his work.
(b) Copies of Rilke's books.
(c) Advice on writing sonnets.
(d) Suggestions for further reading.

2. How does the young poet describe the writer and personal acquaintance Rilke mentions?
(a) "Living and writing with blood."
(b) "Living and writing with true passion."
(c) "Living and writing in heat."
(d) "Living and writing among the living."

3. Why does Rilke delay so long in replying to the young poet's fifth letter?
(a) Rilke leaves the young poet's letter in another city.
(b) Rilke does not like to write letters when he is traveling.
(c) The young poet's fifth letter has angered Rilke.
(d) Rilke has been ill.

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

5. What writer does Rilke revere most?
(a) Alfred Lord Tennyson.
(b) Thomas Hardy.
(c) Ovid.
(d) Jens Peter Jacobsen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rilke say individuals can help prepare for God's coming?

2. In what manner does Rilke say one must be when one is sad?

3. What is the young poet's military rank?

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

5. What does Rilke say about careers in the sixth letter?

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