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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long were Hesse's work days?
(a) Twelve hours.
(b) Eight hours.
(c) Ten hours.
(d) Six hours.

2. To what does the novel "Narcissus and Goldmund" appeal, in Freedman's account?
(a) German nationalism.
(b) The religious sense.
(c) The senses.
(d) The moral sense.

3. Why was Hesse rejected from military service?
(a) Flat feet.
(b) Bad heart.
(c) Poor eyesight.
(d) Illness.

4. Hesse did NOT suffer from _____________.
(a) Headaches.
(b) Insomnia.
(c) Anxiety.
(d) Nausea

5. What happened in Hesse's family in 1916?
(a) His father died.
(b) He and his wife separated.
(c) His mother died.
(d) His son died.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Hesse spending his time with by 1928?

2. What do Narcissus and Goldmund represent, in Freedman's account of "Narcissus and Goldmund"?

3. What happened when Hesse was called fro duty in 1915?

4. When did Hesse marry Ninon?

5. What gave Hesse difficulties as he got older?

(see the answer key)

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