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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. Who might find the introduction before the poems most informative?
(a) Those who do not know about poem format.
(b) Those who do not know about Germany's wars.
(c) Those who do not know about Bohemia or Rilke.
(d) Those who do not agree with Rilke's opinions.

2. Which of the following best describes the poem about Lord in Book 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Argument.
(b) Angry.
(c) Observation.
(d) Persuasive.

3. Which of the following is a line from "I am the Anxious One"?
(a) Can't you hear the words?
(b) Don't you love me anymore?
(c) Won't you stay and ease my fears?
(d) Don't you hear my voice?

4. How did the women described in Rilke's poem about the ancient women dress?
(a) In bathing suits.
(b) In animal patterns.
(c) Similar to men.
(d) In Victorian gowns.

5. What type of religion is Bavaria known for?
(a) Protestant.
(b) Mormon.
(c) Baptist.
(d) Catholic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes Rilke in the second stanza of "I am the Anxious One'?

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

3. What of the following are not themes in Rilke's poems in Book 1, Chapter 2?

4. What is the title of Book 1, Chapter 3?

5. What do the poems about animals serve to do most?

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