9th grade English Final Exam

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What is the name of the young poet who is the recipient of the letters?

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Franz Xaver Kappus.

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Where is the young poet studying when he begins to receive correspondence from Rilke?

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A military academy in Prague.

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How does Professor Horacek know Rilke?

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Professor Horacek teaches Rilke at a military academy.

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What reason does Romeo give for wanting to avoid the Capulets' party in Act 1 Scene 4?

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He has dreamed that something bad will happen.

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True or False? The wolves were raised in a house.

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False.

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What is the significance of Rilke's letters to Kappus?

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They provide guidance and insight into the life of a poet.

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What themes are explored in Rilke's letters?

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Themes of love, art, and the struggles of a poet.

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What literary device is commonly used in Shakespeare's works?

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Metaphor.

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Define 'foreshadowing' in literature.

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is the main conflict in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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The feud between the Montagues and Capulets.