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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the narrative character speaks to women in the streets, where do they speak from?
(a) Porches.
(b) Doorways.
(c) Benches.
(d) Windows.

2. Which animal is described as being a restless captive?
(a) Panther.
(b) Gazelle.
(c) Swan.
(d) Pigeon.

3. What is the name of the last poem in Book 1, Chapter 3?
(a) "Buddha in Faith."
(b) "Heaven in Glory."
(c) "Buddha in Glory."
(d) "Fame in Glory."

4. Which of the following is the first poem in Book 1, Chapter 4?
(a) "Requiem for a Friend."
(b) "Discourse of Fruit."
(c) "Poem for Marie."
(d) "Traveling in a Dream."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the poem about Lord in Book 1, Chapter 1?

2. Which poem most portrays the power of classical theme in poetry?

3. According to the poet, what is the main concern of the living?

4. Which word is associated with the women described in Rilke's poem about the Greek women?

5. In which poem is it relevant that religion has changed since Greek mythology?

Short Essay Questions

1. Choose one poem from Book 1, Chapter 2 and dissect the meaning.

2. What is the message found in "I find you, Lord, in all Things and in all"?

3. Why is the first line in the poem about Alcestis significant?

4. What are the consequences of translating German to English?

5. How does Rilke describe death in "Requiem for a Friend"?

6. What is the tone of the poem, "Archaic Torso of Apollo"?

7. Describe the mythical and legendary women that Rilke describes in Book 1, Chapter 2.

8. How does Rilke honor ancient Greeks?

9. What is the significance of the diction in "Buddha in Glory"?

10. How does Rilke describe the gazelle in the poem in which it is the subject?

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