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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Hesse finish writing "Steppenwolf"?
(a) Early 1927.
(b) Early 1926.
(c) Late 1926.
(d) Late 1927.

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

3. What did Hesse find attractive about the place where he eventually settled after leaving Bern?
(a) Its atmosphere.
(b) The political stability.
(c) The proximity to his wife.
(d) The cultural life.

4. How did Hesse handle his mother's death in 1902?
(a) He grieved with his family.
(b) He did not attend the funeral.
(c) He delighted in the news.
(d) He had an emotional breakdown.

5. What changed Herr's refusal of Hesse's proposal to marry Maria Bernoulli?
(a) The success of ''Steppenwolf."
(b) The success of "Hermann Lauscher."
(c) A change in his family's fortunes.
(d) The success of "Peter Camenzind."

Short Answer Questions

1. Beginning in 1926, what did Hesse do to overcome his depression?

2. What did Hesse work on from 1931 to 1942?

3. According to Freedman, what is unique about "Steppenwolf" when compared to Hesse's other works?

4. What did Hesse do to contribute to the war effort?

5. According to Freedman, what experience did Hesse describe in "Steppenwolf"?

(see the answer key)

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