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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) Worpswede, near Bremen, Germany.
(b) Viareggio, near Pisa, Italy.
(c) Berlin, Germany.
(d) Paris, France.

2. In what year does Rilke write the fifth letter?
(a) 1912.
(b) 1904.
(c) 1908.
(d) 1903.

3. What does Rilke say is bad about physical pleasure?
(a) Its temptation.
(b) Humans' misuse and waste of it.
(c) Its ability to bring happiness.
(d) Its ability to keep artists away from their work.

4. 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) Suggestions for further reading.
(c) Copies of Rilke's books.
(d) Advice on writing sonnets.

5. In the fourth letter, who does Rilke say is more similar than people think?
(a) Men and women.
(b) Artists and farmers.
(c) Officers and prisoners.
(d) Humans and animals.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Rilke write the fourth letter?

2. Which letter from the young poet is Rilke responding to with his fourth letter?

3. Where is Rilke when he writes the second letter?

4. What does Rilke advise the young poet to seek in regard to his sexuality?

5. In letter three, how many books does Rilke say he has published?

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