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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the sixth letter reveal about the state of the young poet?
(a) The young poet is relishing his solitude.
(b) The young poet is suffering from writer's block.
(c) The young poet is sad and lonely.
(d) The young poet is enjoying his new career.

2. Rilke says that in certain places, the emergence of women is already taking place. Where is this?
(a) The northern countries.
(b) The western countries.
(c) The southern countries.
(d) The eastern countries.

3. In letter five, to where does Rilke say he is preparing to move?
(a) A summer house in a rural area away from the city.
(b) The city center.
(c) A beach house on the southern coast.
(d) A hotel.

4. What does Rilke advise the young poet to do if he cannot connect with people?
(a) Identify with nature, animals, and children.
(b) Develop his sense of empathy.
(c) Read more books.
(d) Learn an instrument.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Rilke when he writes the second letter?

2. Whose ideas about sex does Rilke advise the young poet to avoid subscribing to?

3. What does Rilke view as a challenge of the young poet's new profession?

4. What acquaintance do Rilke and the young poet have in common?

5. What does Rilke say in the seventh letter about things that are difficult?

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