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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chaper 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened when Hesse began to try to paint his dreams?
(a) His books became more popular than ever.
(b) His books ceased to be reviewed favorably.
(c) He broke with many of his old friends.
(d) His marriage came apart.

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

3. Where did Hesse's grandfather marry his wife?
(a) In Switzerland.
(b) In South Africa.
(c) In England.
(d) In India.

4. Where did Hesse work once he had royalties coming in from his published works?
(a) A factory.
(b) A law firm.
(c) A library.
(d) A bookstore.

5. When did Hesse learn to see a connection between art and rebellion?
(a) When he wanted to go to art school but was denied.
(b) When his mother left his father for an actor.
(c) When his older brother ran away to a music conservatory.
(d) When his uncle married a dancer against his family's wishes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the subject of Hesse's book "Rosshalde"?

2. When was Hesse's first child born?

3. What caused stress and illness for Hesse?

4. When did Hesse begin to run away from school?

5. Where did Hesse begin to develop a social life in Tubingen?

(see the answer key)

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