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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where does Rilke instruct the young poet to derive inspiration?
(a) Nature, common human experiences, and memories.
(b) Music.
(c) The political climate of the times.
(d) The words of other poets.

2. Who does Rilke tell the young poet to be considerate of because of their fear of solitude?
(a) Artists who have not yet found their way.
(b) The elderly.
(c) Parents.
(d) Children.

3. In the fourth letter, what does Rilke say he wishes human beings are more reverent toward?
(a) Their sexuality.
(b) Art.
(c) Solitude.
(d) Independence.

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

5. In the first letter, in what manner does Rilke suggest the young poet can tend to his personal growth?
(a) Publicly.
(b) Patiently.
(c) Aggressively.
(d) Quietly and seriously.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What city has Rilke departed from to come to the place where he composes the fourth letter?

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

4. In what year is Rilke's second letter composed?

5. To what does Rilke compare artistic experience?

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