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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poems on Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rilke write about in conjunction with love and sex in Part VI of "The Seven Phallic Poems"?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Worry.
(c) Redemption.
(d) Death.

2. In introducing Rilke's love poetry, the commentator notes that the poet's sexual and sensual undertones are mostly overlooked because of the striking impact of what?
(a) His spirituality.
(b) His surreal approach.
(c) His uncommon rhythms.
(d) His flowery language.

3. The commentator concludes the introduction to Rilke's love poetry in saying, "Rilke's poetry is somewhat precious and even _______."
(a) Ephemeral.
(b) Effiminate.
(c) Masculine.
(d) Romantic.

4. What does Rilke suggest that the young are apt to do in love?
(a) Marry for money.
(b) Stand solitary.
(c) Not listen to each other.
(d) Give oneself away.

5. In Part III of "The Seven Phallic Poems," Rilke writes, "Granted by you, the image of the ____ stands/at the gentle crossroads under my clothes."
(a) Madonna.
(b) Flower.
(c) God.
(d) Tower.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Rilke say is incapable of such loving as he calls for?

2. Rilke's letters are examples of what?

3. What, with absinthe, "trickle through silent sieves of kisses of bitter essence"?

4. Which poem begins, "See how in their veins all becomes spirit"?

5. Rilke writes in "The Seven Phallic Poems," "We close ______ by means of our gazes."

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