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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What represents the psyche in "The Glass Bead Game"?
(a) Mathematical symbols.
(b) Colors and shapes.
(c) Female characters.
(d) A dialogue between lovers.

2. Hesse's upbringing was influenced by the cultures of __________________.
(a) Switzerland and France.
(b) India and Germany.
(c) South Africa and Switzerland.
(d) Italy and Germany.

3. What does Hesse say about the senses in the poem that opens the epilogue?
(a) They are not trustworthy.
(b) They are the origin of all values.
(c) They are the beginning of wisdom.
(d) They are chaotic.

4. How did Hesse spend time with Ruth in 1922?
(a) Traveling to Italy.
(b) Hiking and walking.
(c) Traveling to America.
(d) Traveling to Asia.

5. How was Hesse seen by his parents from early childhood?
(a) As intractable.
(b) As enigmatic.
(c) As mercurial.
(d) As placid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hesse write after "Siddhartha"?

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

3. What was beginning to happen in 1901, when Hesse became depressed?

4. Where did Hesse begin to visit when he took a new job after Tubingen?

5. What does the city represent in "Steppenwolf"?

(see the answer key)

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