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The Duino Elegies by Rainer Maria Rilke
Contributed by: Robbins
  • 1. How many elegies are there in Rainer Maria Rilke's Duino Elegies?
A) Five.
B) Twenty.
C) Ten.
D) Twelve.
  • 2. In which language were the Duino Elegies originally written?
A) French.
B) English.
C) German.
D) Italian.
  • 3. What existential concern is prevalent in the Duino Elegies?
A) The search for meaning in life.
B) The beauty of romantic love.
C) The inevitability of death.
D) Material wealth and success.
  • 4. Which literary device is prominently used throughout the elegies?
A) Alliteration.
B) Oxymoron.
C) Euphemism.
D) Imagery.
  • 5. Which emotion is a recurring subject in the elegies?
A) Longing.
B) Indifference.
C) Anger.
D) Joy.
  • 6. How does Rilke view death in the elegies?
A) As a final end.
B) As something to be feared above all.
C) As a mistake of nature.
D) As a part of life and transformation.
  • 7. What is the relationship between the human and the divine in the elegies?
A) It is straightforward and harmonious.
B) It is one of complete separation.
C) It is exclusively familial.
D) It is complex and often fraught with tension.
  • 8. What role do memories play in the elegies?
A) They are a source of error.
B) They have no relevancy.
C) They connect the past with the present.
D) They obstruct personal growth.
  • 9. What poetic form is used in the Duino Elegies?
A) Free verse.
B) Haiku.
C) Sonnet.
D) Limerick.
  • 10. What is the tone of the Duino Elegies?
A) Cynical and dismissive.
B) Jubilant and carefree.
C) Reflective and contemplative.
D) Angry and accusatory.
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