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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first letter, which of the young poet's pieces does Rilke say demonstrates the most talent?
(a) "Ode to the Hills."
(b) "My Soul."
(c) "To Leopardi."
(d) Sonnet IV.

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

3. Rilke writes that "most events are inexpressible," and says that one category of things is more inexpressible than all the rest. What is this category?
(a) Works of art.
(b) Human communication.
(c) Human frailty.
(d) Human suffering.

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

5. On what holiday does the young poet write his third letter to Rilke?
(a) Epiphany.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rilke advise the poet to do in regard to his efforts to get published?

2. Besides works by that writer, what other book does Rilke always have accessible to him?

3. What type of poetry does Rilke advise the poet not to write?

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 Professor Horacek know Rilke?

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