Letters to a Young Poet Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Rilke says that eventually women no longer are the opposite of men, but something else. What are they? (from Section 5)

The superiors of men.

The inferiors of men.

Feminine beings whole in themselves.

The teachers of men.

2.

At the close of letter eight, what does Rilke tell the poet about people who give him advice? (from Section 6)

The young poet should be skeptical of people who give him advice.

The young poet should avoid people who give him advice.

People who give the young poet advice have had troubled times in their lives, as well.

People who give the young poet advice should look to their own troubles.

3.

What poem did Rilke send with letter nine? (from Section 7)

Sonnet IV.

"On Love."

"My Life."

"The Cornet."

4.

What holiday is Rilke marking with his sixth letter? (from Section 4)

All Saints Day.

Christmas.

The New Year.

Easter.

5.

What does Rilke view as a challenge of the young poet's new profession? (from Section 3)

Its rigorous hours.

Its lack of free time.

Its adherence to convention.

Its lack of creativity.

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