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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Selected Poems of Rainer Maria Rilke : Chapter 2, New Poems.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the women described in Rilke's poem about the ancient women dress?
(a) In animal patterns.
(b) Similar to men.
(c) In Victorian gowns.
(d) In bathing suits.

2. In which way are the poems in the book presented?
(a) Chronologically.
(b) By the location in which they were written.
(c) By subject.
(d) Alphabetical order.

3. Which of the following is a line from "I am the Anxious One"?
(a) Don't you hear my voice?
(b) Can't you hear the words?
(c) Don't you love me anymore?
(d) Won't you stay and ease my fears?

4. Where was Rilke from?
(a) Russia.
(b) Australia.
(c) Germany.
(d) Bohemia.

5. Which of the following describes the ancient women?
(a) Feminine.
(b) Pro-feminist.
(c) Dancers.
(d) Uneducated.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rilke describe the gazelle in the poem?

2. Which animal's motions are most notable through Rilke's poems?

3. Which of the following is a theme in "I am the Anxious One"?

4. When were the poems published in Book 1, Chapter 2 ?

5. When was Book 1, Chapter 1 written?

(see the answer key)

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