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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Selected Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke : Chapter 8, Sonnets to Orpheus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which adjective best describes both of the poems about the human condition in Book 1, Chapter 2?
(a) Short.
(b) Unintentional.
(c) Meaningless.
(d) Complex.

2. How is "To Music" written?
(a) In short paragraphs.
(b) In one-word lines.
(c) In brief phrases.
(d) In long paragraphs.

3. In which poem is personification most relevant?
(a) "Alcestis."
(b) "The Flamingos."
(c) "Archaic Torso of Apollo."
(d) "Schwarze Katze."

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

5. The poems in Book 1, Chapter 7 are listed as being written during ____________.
(a) 1910 and 1922.
(b) 1912 and 1922.
(c) 1911 and 1915.
(d) 1900 and 1908.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Rilke's poem, who did the prodigal son feel bound by?

2. When was Book 1, Chapter 1 written?

3. Which of the following people does Rilke paint a picture of through poetry?

4. How does Rilke make up for writing in generalized poetic form?

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

(see the answer key)

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