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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what season is Rilke writing the seventh letter?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Summer.
(d) Fall.

2. In letter eight, what does Rilke say the young poet "overvalues"?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Sex.
(c) Victory.
(d) Solitude.

3. In letter eight, what does Rilke tell the young poet he must be careful with?
(a) Thoughts.
(b) Prayers.
(c) Names.
(d) Sadnesses.

4. From where is Rilke writing the eighth letter?
(a) Rome, Italy.
(b) Paris, France.
(c) Fladie, Sweden.
(d) Jonsered, Sweden.

5. What type of locale is Rilke in as he is writing the fourth letter to the young poet?
(a) A rural plain.
(b) A city.
(c) A southern seaside.
(d) A farm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous author does Rilke reference in letter eight?

2. What does Rilke encourage the young poet to believe about God?

3. What does Rilke say the young poet should do if he determines he should not be a poet?

4. Why does Rilke delay so long in replying to the young poet's fifth letter?

5. What does Rilke tell the young poet to rejoice in?

(see the answer key)

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