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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 name of the poem about Lord in Book 1, Chapter 1?
(a) "I find peace in the world, high and low."
(b) "I yearn for desire in each acquaintance."
(c) "I find you, Lord, in all Things and in all."
(d) "I long for the Lord's ability to stay in my life."

2. What is the origin of the poem that mentions Hermes?
(a) London.
(b) Mediterranean Sea.
(c) Africa.
(d) Indian Ocean.

3. In poems I-8 and I-25, which themes are united?
(a) Fright and content.
(b) Happiness and sadness.
(c) Anger and hunger.
(d) Praise and grief.

4. How does Rilke make up for writing in generalized poetic form?
(a) He varies the tone from line to line.
(b) He introuces new characters randomly.
(c) He varies line length.
(d) He creates dynamic settings.

5. According to the poem about Lord in Book 1, Chapter 1, what can be found in all things in life?
(a) The divine.
(b) Romance.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Anxiety.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the "diaphonous girl"?

2. How long is Rilke's poem about the abnormal women?

3. What are the ancient women that Rilke describes called?

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

5. According to Rilke's poem, how did the prodigal son grow up?

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