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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the second academic subject that the Game embraced?
(a) Science
(b) Mathematics
(c) Literature
(d) Language

2. What do Knecht and Father Jacobus discuss?
(a) Islam
(b) The Glass Bead Game
(c) Castalia
(d) Christianity

3. What does the author say music comes from?
(a) Tension
(b) Harmony
(c) Darkness
(d) Love

4. What is the name of Knecht's assistant?
(a) Tegularius
(b) Francesco
(c) Philip
(d) Designori

5. How did the Music Master die?
(a) In his sleep
(b) Hit by a car
(c) Stroke
(d) Heart attack

Short Answer Questions

1. How do students of Castalia gain entry to a Castalia school?

2. What two countries does the author state the Game originated in?

3. Where does the author say Knecht was destined for?

4. In what context does Hesse say he will report on Knecht's life?

5. What does Knecht tell Designori he needs?

(see the answer key)

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