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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rilke advise the young poet to seek in regard to his sexuality?
(a) A sexuality that is moderate.
(b) A sexuality that is the young poet's own, individualized sexuality.
(c) A sexuality that is passionate and fierce.
(d) A sexuality that is based on creativity.

2. What does Rilke advise the young poet to take comfort in if he feels uneasy in his new profession?
(a) Solitude.
(b) Writing.
(c) Reading.
(d) Prayer.

3. In the first letter, what does Rilke cite as the most disruptive hindrance to the young poet's progress?
(a) Non-artistic work.
(b) Romantic entanglements.
(c) Looking for others to answer the poet's own personal questions.
(d) Drinking.

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

5. Rilke challenges the young poet to ask himself a question regarding his writing. What is that question?
(a) "Is my writing truly reflective of myself?"
(b) "Must all of these words be part of the work?"
(c) "Must I write?"
(d) "Is my writing genuine?"

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. In letter five, to where does Rilke say he is preparing to move?

4. Where is the young poet who is the recipient of the letters studying when he begins to receive correspondence from Rilke?

5. How does Rilke suggest one knows if one should not be a poet?

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