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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Hesse's income change in his new job?
(a) It doubled.
(b) It decreased slightly.
(c) It declined.
(d) It increased slightly.

2. What was Hesse's work in Tubingen?
(a) Bookseller's apprentice.
(b) Clockmaker's apprentice.
(c) Factory worker.
(d) Law student.

3. What was Hesse's first child's name?
(a) Bruno.
(b) Matthias.
(c) Angela.
(d) Martin.

4. According to Freedman, what is unique about "Steppenwolf" when compared to Hesse's other works?
(a) It is historical fiction.
(b) It is satirical of Swiss culture.
(c) It is set in the modern world.
(d) It is a dream sequence.

5. What was Hesse planning to do when he visited the spa in Baden in 1923?
(a) Leave Europe.
(b) Divorce his wife.
(c) Marry Ruth.
(d) Visit India.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Hesse's work on "The Glass Bead Game" stop in 1933?

2. Where would Hesse spend time with Ruth Wenger?

3. Where did Hesse eventually settle after leaving Bern?

4. How does Freedman describe Hesse's work on "Siddhartha"?

5. Why did Hesse's parents want him to pass his degree?

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