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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pgs. 57-87.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When did Hesse reach the height of his popularity?
(a) 1940s.
(b) 1890s.
(c) 1980s.
(d) 1910s.

3. When did Hesse arrive in Tubingen?
(a) 1899.
(b) 1895.
(c) 1888.
(d) 1890.

4. How does Freedman describe Hesse's world growing up?
(a) As divided.
(b) As hostile.
(c) As impregnable.
(d) As unmolested.

5. What does Freedman say is the relationship between an artist's work and his life?
(a) Hesse's life is inscrutable.
(b) Hesse's life clarifies his work.
(c) Traumas in Hesse's childhood were instrumental in his art.
(d) Hesse's work came primarily from his imagination.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Hesse's closest friend in Tubingen?

2. When was interest in Hesse's work revived?

3. When did Hesse learn to see a connection between art and rebellion?

4. How long were Hesse's work days?

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

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