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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 third letter, what does Rilke say he wishes he could do for the young poet but is unable to do?
(a) Visit the young poet.
(b) Give the poet some of his own books.
(c) Present the poet's work to Rilke's publishers.
(d) Publish the poet's work.

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

3. What is the name of the young poet who is the recipient of the letters contained in this volume?
(a) Franz Horacek.
(b) Xaver Rilke.
(c) Franz Rilke.
(d) Franz Xaver Kappus.

4. How does Professor Horacek know Rilke?
(a) Professor Horacek teaches Rilke at a military academy.
(b) Professor Horacek knows Rilke's grandfather.
(c) Professor Horacek is Rilke's editor.
(d) Professor Horacek raises Rilke.

5. If the young poet discovers he should not be a poet, Rilke suggests that his inner examination will not be worthless. Why not?
(a) The young poet may discover that he has a spiritual calling.
(b) The young poet might then discover his talents for music.
(c) The young poet may be able to have a well-paying career.
(d) The inner examination will result in the young poet determining a different course that may be better for the young poet.

Short Answer Questions

1. In letter three, how many books does Rilke say he has published?

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

3. What does Rilke thank the young poet for at the end of the first letter?

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

5. What does the young poet write about in his third letter to Rilke that Rilke mentions in his letter back to the young poet?

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