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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 9, More Sonnets to Orpheus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the annexation of Bohemia compared to in the introduction?
(a) British rule of Ireland.
(b) Hitler's reign.
(c) American rule of Native Americans.
(d) The relationship between America and Canada.

2. What does the author express in "Requiem for a Friend"?
(a) Anger.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Grief.

3. The poems in Book 1, Chapter 7 are listed as being written during ____________.
(a) 1911 and 1915.
(b) 1912 and 1922.
(c) 1900 and 1908.
(d) 1910 and 1922.

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

5. What of the following are not themes in Rilke's poems in Book 1, Chapter 2?
(a) Women.
(b) Animals.
(c) Sexuality.
(d) Weather.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the author of Greek tragedies?

3. In which way are the poems in the book presented?

4. Which of the following is the name of one of Rilke's poems?

5. What is the longest poem in Book 1, Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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