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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Selected Poems of Rainer Maria Rilke : Chapter 3, New Poems II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which poem is it relevant that religion has changed since Greek mythology?
(a) "Black Cat."
(b) "Orpheus."
(c) "Archaic Torso of Apollo."
(d) "Schwarze Katze."

2. What language did Rilke speak living in Bohemia?
(a) Russian.
(b) Spanish.
(c) German.
(d) English.

3. When was Book 1, Chapter 1 written?
(a) 1895.
(b) 1905.
(c) 1910.
(d) 1920.

4. Which animal is described as being able to escape a more powerful animal?
(a) Panther.
(b) Bird.
(c) Gazelle.
(d) Swan.

5. What is the name of the last poem in Book 1, Chapter 3?
(a) "Fame in Glory."
(b) "Buddha in Faith."
(c) "Buddha in Glory."
(d) "Heaven in Glory."

Short Answer Questions

1. What name is used in Rilke's poetry that has been passed down through Greek tragedies?

2. What are the ancient women that Rilke describes called?

3. What is Apollo the god of in Greek mythology?

4. Which of the following is different between Book 1, Chapters 1 and 2?

5. In the poem about the gazelle, which of the following is included?

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