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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pgs. 87-102.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason was Hesse determined to be an artist?
(a) His mother's inspiration.
(b) He wanted to rebel against his father.
(c) His brother's failure.
(d) His father's example.

2. When was interest in Hesse's work revived?
(a) 1940s.
(b) 2000s.
(c) 1960s.
(d) 1980s.

3. When was Hesse born?
(a) 1882.
(b) 1887.
(c) 1877.
(d) 1885.

4. What was Hesse's earliest memory?
(a) Being lost at a market.
(b) Being lifted to a mountain vista.
(c) Nearly drowning in the bathtub.
(d) Seeing a shooting star.

5. Which writer was not a member of the circle of Hesse's friends in Tubingen?
(a) Ludwig Ugel.
(b) Ludwig Finckh.
(c) Oskar Rupp.
(d) Carlo Hamelehle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What cultures are blended in Hesse's writing?

2. What does Freedman say is the relationship between an artist's work and his life?

3. What happened immediately before Hesse tried to kill himself?

4. What reason does Freedman give for Hesse's choice of subject matter?

5. Where was Hesse born?

(see the answer key)

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