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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the young poet who is the recipient of the letters contained in this volume?
(a) Xaver Rilke.
(b) Franz Horacek.
(c) Franz Rilke.
(d) Franz Xaver Kappus.

3. At the close of the sixth letter, how does Rilke tell the young poet to be?
(a) "Be one with nature."
(b) "Be happy in solitude."
(c) "Be joyful in art."
(d) "Be glad and confident."

4. Rilke challenges the young poet to ask himself a question regarding his writing. What is that question?
(a) "Must I write?"
(b) "Is my writing genuine?"
(c) "Is my writing truly reflective of myself?"
(d) "Must all of these words be part of the work?"

5. Where does Rilke say humans should look for lessons on how to approach sex and pleasure?
(a) Plants and animals.
(b) Artists.
(c) The work of the great poets.
(d) The Bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rilke imply about losing God?

2. What does Rilke say is wrong with men?

3. At the end of letter eight, what does Rilke remind the young poet of?

4. What is the primary topic of the eighth letter?

5. How does Rilke say individuals can help prepare for God's coming?

(see the answer key)

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