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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 6, Uncollected Poems.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which poem most portrays the power of classical theme in poetry?
(a) "The Flamingos."
(b) "Alcestis."
(c) "Black Cat."
(d) "Archaic Torso of Apollo."

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

3. What is the title of Book 1, Chapter 3?
(a) "Good Poems II."
(b) "New Poems II."
(c) "Black Cat."
(d) "Myth."

4. What is the title of Book 1, Chapter 2?
(a) "Old Poems."
(b) "These Animals."
(c) "Ancient Women."
(d) "New Poems."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the last poem in Book 1, Chapter 3?

2. In what years were the "Uncollected Poems" written?

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

4. In Rilke's poem, what type of activity is feeding birds?

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

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