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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Rilke when he writes the second letter?
(a) Viareggio, near Pisa, Italy.
(b) Florence, Italy.
(c) Athens, Greece.
(d) Berlin, Germany.

2. On what holiday does the young poet write his third letter to Rilke?
(a) Valentine's Day.
(b) Epiphany.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

3. Why isn't Rilke able to fill the request the young poet poses in his third letter to Rilke?
(a) Rilke is too poor to afford to buy his books.
(b) Rilk is preparing to move.
(c) Rilke doesn't want to encourage the young poet.
(d) Rilke is ill.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first letter, Rilke says he cannot offer critical commentary on the young poet's work. Why?

2. Who does Rilke tell the young poet to be considerate of because of their fear of solitude?

3. In the third letter, what does Rilke say he wishes he could do for the young poet but is unable to do?

4. How does Professor Horacek know Rilke?

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

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