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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, pgs. 37-56.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hesse run away from school to __________.
(a) Basel.
(b) Stuttgart.
(c) Salzburg.
(d) Geneva.

2. How old was Hesse when he decided to become a writer?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Nine.
(c) Six.
(d) Thirteen.

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

4. When did Hesse begin to run away from school?
(a) In his second year.
(b) Within a few months.
(c) After a few days.
(d) In his last year.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Hesse begin to write in 1884?

3. How many siblings did Hesse have?

4. Hesse's upbringing was influenced by the cultures of __________________.

5. What culture did Hesse participate in?

(see the answer key)

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