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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year is the first letter from Rilke to the young poet written?
(a) 1903.
(b) 1902.
(c) 1910.
(d) 1909.

2. In letter three, how many books does Rilke say he has published?
(a) 12 or 13.
(b) 20 or 21.
(c) 25 or 26.
(d) 18.

3. Why isn't Rilke able to fill the request the young poet poses in his third letter to Rilke?
(a) Rilke is too poor to afford to buy his books.
(b) Rilk is preparing to move.
(c) Rilke doesn't want to encourage the young poet.
(d) Rilke is ill.

4. What writer and personal acquaintance does Rilke discuss in letter three?
(a) Professor Horacek.
(b) Richard Strauss.
(c) Richard Dehmel.
(d) Thomas Hardy.

5. What novel does Rilke discuss in letter three?
(a) Across the World.
(b) Jude the Obscure.
(c) Pifer.
(d) Niels Lyhne.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the third letter, what does Rilke say he wishes he could do for the young poet but is unable to do?

2. What does Rilke ask the young poet to do for him at the end of the first letter?

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

4. In the first letter, Rilke says he cannot offer critical commentary on the young poet's work. Why?

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

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