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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. What is the name of the town Knecht's first school is located?

2. What is the name of the Order's headquarters?

3. What language does Knecht study?

4. When does Knecht leave the monastery?

5. What did Designori study at university?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does the author say his book was intended for?

2. What is special about Waldzell School?

3. Describe Knecht's early schooling?

4. How did the Glass Bead Game originate?

5. How does Knecht's life change after the visit from the Music Master?

6. Why does Knecht like the Glass Bead game?

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

8. What does the author say most biographies are?

9. How does the music Master help Knecht?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine conservatism and liberalism. What are the differences between the two schools of thought? Why did they both come to the fore in 1940s Europe?

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

Pick a character from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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