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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sees Knecht off at the train station?

2. What does Knecht devote his time to during his vacation?

3. What subject does Knecht learn from the Abbot?

4. Who does Knecht write to about his dilemma?

5. What does Knecht complete introductory lessons in?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the Glass Bead Game develop in Europe?

2. What is the Glass Bead Game?

3. What is special about Waldzell School?

4. What does Knecht tell the Music Master in his letter?

5. What does it mean to be a lifelong member of the Order?

6. What does Designori think about Castalia?

7. How does the music Master help Knecht?

8. Why does Knecht like the Glass Bead game?

9. Why is Father Jacobus distrustful of Knecht?

10. What advice does the Music Master give Knecht when he leaves for Waldzell?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Hesse's life. In what way is his life and personality reflected in the book? Where could he have learned about the world of espionage? In what ways is he like or unlike Knecht?

Essay Topic 2

How do you think Knecht would have coped with the real world had he survived? What meaning does Knecht's death give the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following people and outline his influence on Knecht's life:

1) The Music Master

2) Designori

3) Father Jacobus

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