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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 4, Requiem.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the panther serve to be a symbol of?
(a) The sun rising each morning.
(b) Natural power.
(c) Native Americans.
(d) The German legal system.

2. What is the German 'Angstlicher' referring to?
(a) City of Time.
(b) Somebody who does not understand anxiety.
(c) Somebody having a feeling in a way that is a noun.
(d) Somebody who is always anxious.

3. In Greek mythology, what did the sun readily take on the guise of?
(a) Worshippers.
(b) Wind.
(c) Living man.
(d) Church.

4. Who answered questions on Apollo's behalf?
(a) Angels.
(b) Oracles.
(c) Greek religious leaders.
(d) Hermes.

5. Which of the following is different between Book 1, Chapters 1 and 2?
(a) Tone.
(b) Poem length.
(c) Literary techniques.
(d) Quality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a result of the discrepancy in translation in "I am the Anxious One"?

2. How did the Bohemians feel about the country being annexed?

3. In "Requiem for a Friend," what moves the narrative character to travel?

4. Which of the following poems has the theme of being held back?

5. What type of religion is Bavaria known for?

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