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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In letter three, what does Rilke claim to be the most important element of becoming an artist?
(a) Love.
(b) Open-mindedness.
(c) Patience.
(d) Creativity.

2. What does Rilke believe is wrong with sex?
(a) It goes against Christianity.
(b) It is not wholly human and is based on temporary emotions.
(c) It subordinates women.
(d) It distracts the artist from his work.

3. What is Rilke's primary criticism of the young poet's writing in the first letter?
(a) It has no individual style.
(b) It does not rhyme.
(c) It is shallow.
(d) It lacks creativity.

4. What type of locale is Rilke in as he is writing the fourth letter to the young poet?
(a) A southern seaside.
(b) A rural plain.
(c) A city.
(d) A farm.

5. What does Rilke suggest that all humans share in, both women and men?
(a) Reverence.
(b) Spirituality.
(c) Motherhood.
(d) Transcendence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides works by that writer, what other book does Rilke always have accessible to him?

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

3. How does Rilke say that humans should approach physical pleasure?

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

5. What does Rilke say about Professor Horacek in his first letter?

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