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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chaper 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Hesse work once he had royalties coming in from his published works?
(a) A library.
(b) A factory.
(c) A bookstore.
(d) A law firm.

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

3. How did Hesse react to his loneliness?
(a) He traveled.
(b) He read avidly.
(c) He wrote adventure stories.
(d) He drank.

4. What did Hesse write after "Siddhartha"?
(a) "Peter Camenzind."
(b) "Demian."
(c) "Piktor's Metamorphoses."
(d) Short stories.

5. How was "Demian" received?
(a) It did not get much notice.
(b) It was a crushing defeat.
(c) It was a success.
(d) It was overshadowed by the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what role did "Siddhartha" put Hesse?

2. When did Hesse reach the height of his popularity?

3. Why did Hesse's parents want him to pass his degree?

4. Why did Hesse travel to the spa at Badenweiler?

5. For what reason was Hesse determined to be an artist?

(see the answer key)

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