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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Whose ideas about sex does Rilke advise the young poet to avoid subscribing to?
(a) Rilke's own.
(b) Jens Peter Jacobsen's.
(c) Professor Horacek's.
(d) Richard Dehmel's.

4. Where is Rilke when he writes the third letter?
(a) Viareggio, near Pisa, Italy.
(b) Berlin, Germany.
(c) Florence, Italy.
(d) Rome, Italy.

5. Why does Rilke believe that Rome makes one sad for the first few days of visiting it?
(a) It is too hot.
(b) Its reminders of ages past are oppressive.
(c) It no longer has its ancient glory.
(d) It is too busy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In letter three, what does Rilke claim to be the most important element of becoming an artist?

2. What type of sadness does Rilke call "dangerous"?

3. In letter eight, what does Rilke tell the young poet he must be careful with?

4. In letter five, what statue does Rilke mention is near his place of residence?

5. What does the young poet request in his third letter to Rilke?

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