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

2. Which poem has the following line: "Then all at once the messenger is there"?
(a) "Black Cat."
(b) "Alcestis."
(c) "The Flamingos."
(d) "Archaic Torso of Apollo."

3. What topic does the first elegy introduce?
(a) Angels.
(b) Demons.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Love.

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

5. In the poem "Archaic Torso of Apollo," the poet is most similar to __________.
(a) A museum visitor.
(b) A zookeeper.
(c) A mother.
(d) A lover.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the rhyme scheme of the gazelle poem?

2. Who answered questions on Apollo's behalf?

3. Which animal is described as being able to escape a more powerful animal?

4. The poems in Book 1, Chapter 7 are listed as being written during ____________.

5. What is the annexation of Bohemia compared to in the introduction?

(see the answer key)

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