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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does Rilke write the third letter?
(a) 1903.
(b) 1905.
(c) 1908.
(d) 1902.

2. How does Rilke say one can know if a poem is good?
(a) If it moves its readers.
(b) If it reflects human nature.
(c) If it is inspired by necessity.
(d) If it helps readers understand life.

3. What writer and personal acquaintance does Rilke discuss in letter three?
(a) Professor Horacek.
(b) Thomas Hardy.
(c) Richard Strauss.
(d) Richard Dehmel.

4. What novel does Rilke discuss in letter three?
(a) Niels Lyhne.
(b) Across the World.
(c) Pifer.
(d) Jude the Obscure.

5. In the first letter the young poet sent to Rilke along with his poems, what does he ask of Rilke?
(a) If Rilke can send the poet a poem Rilke has written.
(b) If Rilke can help the poet get published.
(c) If his poems are good.
(d) If Rilke can come visit him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the fourth letter, where does Rilke instruct the young poet to look for answers to his deepest questions?

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

3. Why has Rilke come to the place where he composes the fourth letter?

4. What is Rilke's salutation at the end of the first letter?

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

(see the answer key)

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