View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which poem most portrays the power of classical theme in poetry?
(a) "Archaic Torso of Apollo."
(b) "Black Cat."
(c) "The Flamingos."
(d) "Alcestis."

2. Which of the following do not describe a poem in Rilke's book?
(a) Rilke's father before Rilke was born.
(b) A panther in a cage.
(c) A clown in the park trying to make a living.
(d) Time of day.

3. How does Rilke describe the gazelle in the poem?
(a) Indecent.
(b) Curious.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Graceful.

4. Which animal is described as being able to escape a more powerful animal?
(a) Swan.
(b) Gazelle.
(c) Panther.
(d) Bird.

5. In the poem "Archaic Torso of Apollo," the poet is most similar to __________.
(a) A lover.
(b) A zookeeper.
(c) A museum visitor.
(d) A mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the poem about Lord in Book 1, Chapter 1?

2. Who answered questions on Apollo's behalf?

3. Who is described as being "like a thief climbing in my window"?

4. Which family member does Rilke dedicate a poem to?

5. According to the poet, what is the main concern of the living?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the panther portrayed in the poem in which it is the subject?

2. What is the tone of "Requiem for a Friend"?

3. Why is the first line in the poem about Alcestis significant?

4. What does Rilke proclaim in "I am the Anxious One"?

5. How does the author show genuine emotion in poetry, especially in Book 1, Chapter 5?

6. How does Rilke describe the gazelle in the poem in which it is the subject?

7. How does the author change from the first stanza to the second in "I am the Anxious One"?

8. Why is it significant for Rilke to write about the sun in "Archaic Torso of Apollo"?

9. Describe the differences between the poems in Book 1, Chapter 2 and the poems in Book 1, Chapter 1.

10. What is the significance of the title "Requiem for a Friend"?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 683 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample