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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What medical event took place in 1909 for Hesse?
(a) His appendix was removed.
(b) He injured his back.
(c) He was hospitalized for depression.
(d) He had malaria.

2. What did Hesse do to contribute to the war effort?
(a) Hesse donated the proceeds from his books.
(b) Hesse campaigned against the war.
(c) Hesse collected books for German prisoners.
(d) Hesse wrote propaganda for the ministry of war.

3. What was the benefit of writing editorial pieces for Hesse?
(a) He got income.
(b) He educated himself.
(c) He achieved fame for it.
(d) He became politically active.

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

5. What was Hesse's work in Tubingen?
(a) Bookseller's apprentice.
(b) Factory worker.
(c) Clockmaker's apprentice.
(d) Law student.

Short Answer Questions

1. What changed Herr's refusal of Hesse's proposal to marry Maria Bernoulli?

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

3. When were Hesse and Maria married?

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

5. What book did Hesse publish in 1911 that was based on his travels to India?

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