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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 does not rhyme.
(b) It has no individual style.
(c) It is shallow.
(d) It lacks creativity.

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

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

4. Why does it take Rilke so long to respond to the young poet's second letter?
(a) Rilke has left it in another city.
(b) Rilke has been ill.
(c) Rilke has lost the letter.
(d) Rilke has been busy writing.

5. In the third letter, Rilke requests that the young poet avoid something. What is it that he asks the poet to avoid?
(a) Reading aesthetic criticism.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Reading contemporary literature.
(d) Studying science.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what season does Rilke write the second letter?

2. In the first letter, what does Rilke cite as the most disruptive hindrance to the young poet's progress?

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

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

5. How does the young poet describe the writer and personal acquaintance Rilke mentions?

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