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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In the first letter, Rilke says he cannot offer critical commentary on the young poet's work. Why?
(a) Rilke is ill and does not have the physical stamina to read the young poet's work.
(b) Rilke believes the young poet's work is flawless.
(c) Rilke cannot read the young poet's work because he is blind.
(d) Rilke says that critical commentary is insufficient for understanding a work of art.
2. From where does Rilke instruct the young poet to derive inspiration?
(a) The political climate of the times.
(b) Nature, common human experiences, and memories.
(c) Music.
(d) The words of other poets.
3. What does Rilke advise the poet to do in regard to his efforts to get published?
(a) Send his poems to Rilke's publisher.
(b) Send his poems to the United States.
(c) Send his poems to as many magazines as possible.
(d) Discontinue his efforts to receive feedback from publishers and other external parties.
4. How old is the young poet when he begins corresponding with Rilke?
(a) 12.
(b) 25.
(c) 28.
(d) 19.
5. How does Professor Horacek know Rilke?
(a) Professor Horacek teaches Rilke at a military academy.
(b) Professor Horacek raises Rilke.
(c) Professor Horacek knows Rilke's grandfather.
(d) Professor Horacek is Rilke's editor.
Short Answer Questions
1. In the first letter, in what manner does Rilke suggest the young poet can tend to his personal growth?
2. From where is the first letter from Rilke to the young poet postmarked?
3. If the young poet discovers he should not be a poet, Rilke suggests that his inner examination will not be worthless. Why not?
4. What does Rilke ask the young poet to do for him at the end of the first letter?
5. Rilke writes that "most events are inexpressible," and says that one category of things is more inexpressible than all the rest. What is this category?
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