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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where does Rilke write the fourth letter?
(a) Paris, France.
(b) Worpswede, near Bremen, Germany.
(c) Viareggio, near Pisa, Italy.
(d) Berlin, Germany.

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

3. How does Rilke say that humans should approach physical pleasure?
(a) As something to use for distraction from worry.
(b) As something to rejoice in.
(c) As something to guard carefully.
(d) As something to save for special occasions.

4. In what year does Rilke write the third letter?
(a) 1902.
(b) 1903.
(c) 1908.
(d) 1905.

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?
(a) A book that presents works by the young poet.
(b) The young poet's latest manuscript.
(c) A collection of books by Rilke.
(d) A special German cheese.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what year is the first letter from Rilke to the young poet written?

3. From where does Rilke write the fifth letter?

4. From where is the first letter from Rilke to the young poet postmarked?

5. In the first letter, which of the young poet's pieces does Rilke say demonstrates the most talent?

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