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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. When were the poems published in Book 1, Chapter 2 ?
(a) 1900, 1901.
(b) 1910, 1911.
(c) 1907, 1908.
(d) 1905, 1906.

2. Which of the following is the name of one of Rilke's poems?
(a) "Saint. Hermes. Alcestis."
(b) "Orpheus. Alcestis. Apollo."
(c) "Orpheus. Eurydice. Hermes."
(d) "Apollo. Hermes. Eurydice."

3. Which poem has the following line: "You must change your life"?
(a) "Creon."
(b) "Archaic Torso of Apollo."
(c) "Black Cat."
(d) "The Flamingos."

4. In which way are the poems in the book presented?
(a) Alphabetical order.
(b) By subject.
(c) By the location in which they were written.
(d) Chronologically.

5. What is a result of the discrepancy in translation in "I am the Anxious One"?
(a) Creativity.
(b) Complexity.
(c) Regret.
(d) Expansion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a theme in "I am the Anxious One"?

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

3. Who is described as being "like a thief climbing in my window"?

4. Which of the following scenarios does Rilke use to describe pain?

5. How did the women described in Rilke's poem about the ancient women dress?

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