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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the first letter, Rilke says he cannot offer critical commentary on the young poet's work. Why?
(a) Rilke believes the young poet's work is flawless.
(b) Rilke cannot read the young poet's work because he is blind.
(c) Rilke is ill and does not have the physical stamina to read the young poet's work.
(d) Rilke says that critical commentary is insufficient for understanding a work of art.

3. In what year does Rilke write the fourth letter?
(a) 1903.
(b) 1908.
(c) 1912.
(d) 1905.

4. Where is the young poet who is the recipient of the letters studying when he begins to receive correspondence from Rilke?
(a) A military academy in Paris.
(b) A military acdemy in Oslo.
(c) A military academy in Prague.
(d) A military academy in Germany.

5. In what season does Rilke write the second letter?
(a) Summer.
(b) Spring.
(c) Winter.
(d) Fall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rilke tell the young poet to rejoice in?

2. What does Rilke view as a challenge of the young poet's new profession?

3. In letter three, what does Rilke claim to be the most important element of becoming an artist?

4. From whom does Rilke advise the young poet to avoid seeking advice?

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

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