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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Rilke tell the young poet about irony?
(a) Irony should only be used for humor.
(b) Irony should never be used.
(c) Irony should be sparingly used.
(d) Irony should be liberally used.
2. In the first letter, what does Rilke advise the poet to do to improve his writing?
(a) Begin studying music.
(b) Emulate the best classical poets.
(c) Take a poetry class with Rilke.
(d) Examine his inner self to determine what writing means to him.
3. How long ago has Rilke departed from the city he has left before arriving at the place where he composes the fourth letter?
(a) 10 days.
(b) Two days.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) A month.
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 might then discover his talents for music.
(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 may be able to have a well-paying career.
(d) The young poet may discover that he has a spiritual calling.
5. Rilke indicates that in the future, men and women will approach each other differently than they do at the time of his writing. How will they approach each other?
(a) Not as opposites, but as human beings.
(b) Not as enemies, but as friends.
(c) Not as sexual objects, but as human beings.
(d) Not as lovers, but as friends.
Short Answer Questions
1. In the first letter, what does Rilke cite as the most disruptive hindrance to the young poet's progress?
2. What city has Rilke departed from to come to the place where he composes the fourth letter?
3. What writer does Rilke revere most?
4. What type of poetry does Rilke advise the poet not to write?
5. In the first letter, Rilke says he cannot offer critical commentary on the young poet's work. Why?
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