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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Rilke's primary criticism of the young poet's writing in the first letter?
(a) It lacks creativity.
(b) It does not rhyme.
(c) It has no individual style.
(d) It is shallow.

2. In the first letter the young poet sent to Rilke along with his poems, what does he ask of Rilke?
(a) If Rilke can come visit him.
(b) If his poems are good.
(c) If Rilke can send the poet a poem Rilke has written.
(d) If Rilke can help the poet get published.

3. From where is the first letter from Rilke to the young poet postmarked?
(a) Prague.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Munich.
(d) Paris.

4. How does Rilke say one can know if a poem is good?
(a) If it is inspired by necessity.
(b) If it reflects human nature.
(c) If it moves its readers.
(d) If it helps readers understand life.

5. In what year is Rilke's second letter composed?
(a) 1902.
(b) 1903.
(c) 1905.
(d) 1908.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the second letter, who does Rilke cite as his artistic influences?

2. On what holiday does the young poet write his third letter to Rilke?

3. What is the name of the young poet who is the recipient of the letters contained in this volume?

4. What does Rilke say about Professor Horacek in his first letter?

5. In what year does Rilke write the third letter?

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