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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the close of the sixth letter, what does Rilke advise the young poet to do in regards to the coming holiday?
(a) Celebrate by writing.
(b) Celebrate by committing to the idea that acts of love and joy are preparing the way for God.
(c) Celebrate with others.
(d) Celebrate in solitude and gratitude.

2. What does Rilke advise the young poet to do if he cannot connect with people?
(a) Read more books.
(b) Develop his sense of empathy.
(c) Identify with nature, animals, and children.
(d) Learn an instrument.

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

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

5. How does Rilke note that the future change in the role of women affects love?
(a) It makes love more patient.
(b) It makes love more feminine.
(c) It makes love more human.
(d) It makes love more real.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the close of the sixth letter, how does Rilke tell the young poet to be?

2. What does Rilke claim a sadness indicates about a person's life or self?

3. What is the primary topic of the eighth letter?

4. Rilke says that as time passes, women will stop doing what?

5. In the first letter, which of the young poet's pieces does Rilke say demonstrates the most talent?

(see the answer key)

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