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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What novel does Rilke discuss in letter three?
(a) Pifer.
(b) Across the World.
(c) Niels Lyhne.
(d) Jude the Obscure.

2. In the third letter, what does Rilke say he wishes he could do for the young poet but is unable to do?
(a) Give the poet some of his own books.
(b) Publish the poet's work.
(c) Present the poet's work to Rilke's publishers.
(d) Visit the young poet.

3. What does the young poet write about in his third letter to Rilke that Rilke mentions in his letter back to the young poet?
(a) The works of Jens Peter Jacobsen.
(b) His decision to become a sculptor.
(c) The works of William Shakespeare.
(d) His first publication.

4. If the young poet discovers he should not be a poet, Rilke suggests that his inner examination will not be worthless. Why not?
(a) The young poet may discover that he has a spiritual calling.
(b) The inner examination will result in the young poet determining a different course that may be better for the young poet.
(c) The young poet might then discover his talents for music.
(d) The young poet may be able to have a well-paying career.

5. What does the young poet request in his third letter to Rilke?
(a) A list of publishers to whom the poet can send his work.
(b) Copies of Rilke's books.
(c) Suggestions for further reading.
(d) Advice on writing sonnets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Rilke when he writes the second letter?

2. In what year is Rilke's second letter composed?

3. What does Rilke advise the young poet to buy in letter three?

4. What does Rilke advise the poet to do in regard to his efforts to get published?

5. In the first letter, Rilke says he cannot offer critical commentary on the young poet's work. Why?

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