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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where is Rilke's sixth letter written?
(a) Bremen, Germany.
(b) Florence, Italy.
(c) Rome, Italy.
(d) Paris, France.

2. At the close of the sixth letter, what does Rilke advise the young poet to do in regards to the coming holiday?
(a) Celebrate with others.
(b) Celebrate by committing to the idea that acts of love and joy are preparing the way for God.
(c) Celebrate by writing.
(d) Celebrate in solitude and gratitude.

3. How does the young poet describe the writer and personal acquaintance Rilke mentions?
(a) "Living and writing with blood."
(b) "Living and writing with true passion."
(c) "Living and writing in heat."
(d) "Living and writing among the living."

4. Whose ideas about sex does Rilke advise the young poet to avoid subscribing to?
(a) Richard Dehmel's.
(b) Rilke's own.
(c) Professor Horacek's.
(d) Jens Peter Jacobsen's.

5. What does Rilke say the young poet should do if he determines he should not be a poet?
(a) He should pursue the visual arts.
(b) He should join the military.
(c) He should pursue the musical arts.
(d) He should quit writing completely.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year is the seventh letter written?

2. In what year does Rilke write the third letter?

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

4. What does Rilke encourage the young poet to believe about God?

5. From where does Rilke instruct the young poet to derive inspiration?

(see the answer key)

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