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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rilke call himself in relation to the young poet at the end of the first letter?
(a) An expert.
(b) A sage.
(c) A master.
(d) A stranger.

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

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

4. What does Rilke ask the young poet to do for him at the end of the first letter?
(a) Visit his mother.
(b) Write a letter to the young poet's school informing the school of Rilke's success.
(c) Tell Professor Horacek of Rilke's esteem for him.
(d) Distribute Rilke's books to the young poet's friends.

5. What is Rilke's salutation at the end of the first letter?
(a) "Yours faithfully and with all sympathy."
(b) "Warmest regards."
(c) "With gratitude and happiness."
(d) "Yours faithfully."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the first letter the young poet sent to Rilke along with his poems, what does he ask of Rilke?

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

4. In the first letter, in what manner does Rilke suggest the young poet can tend to his personal growth?

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

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