How Well Do You Know Hermann Hesse?

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    Hermann Hesse was a/an _______ writer.

    • African-American
    • German-Swiss
    • French-Swiss
    • None of these
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Are you into literature? Do you know about great writers from all around the world? How well do you know Hermann Hesse? Play this quiz if you have read his poems and other works and you think you know this author more than anyone else. These questions will revolve around Hermann Hesse as well as the contribution he has made to the field of literature. Let's go for it now!

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  • 2. 

    Which of these is not written by Hermann Hesse?

    • Knulp

    • The Glass Bead Game

    • Beneath the Wheel

    • Catch-22

    Correct Answer
    A. Catch-22
    Explanation
    Catch-22 is not written by Hermann Hesse. Hermann Hesse is a renowned German-Swiss author known for his works such as Knulp, The Glass Bead Game, and Beneath the Wheel. Catch-22, on the other hand, is a satirical novel written by Joseph Heller.

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  • 3. 

    In which year was Herman Hesse born?

    • 1877

    • 1891

    • 1892

    • 1900

    Correct Answer
    A. 1877
    Explanation
    Herman Hesse was born in 1877.

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  • 4. 

    What was the name of Hermann Hesse's mother?

    • Milly

    • Sophia

    • Marie

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Marie
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Marie.

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  • 5. 

    Who is the main character in Demian by Hermann Hesse?

    • Emil Sinclair

    • Paul Sinclair

    • Darcy Sinclair

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Emil Sinclair
    Explanation
    Emil Sinclair is the main character in Demian by Hermann Hesse. Throughout the novel, the story revolves around Emil's journey of self-discovery and his exploration of various philosophical and psychological concepts. The narrative is primarily focused on Emil's experiences, thoughts, and personal growth, making him the central figure in the book.

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  • 6. 

    Which of these poems is written by Hermann Hesse?

    • A Swarm Of Gnats

    • At Night On The High Seas

    • Lonesome Night

    • All of these

    Correct Answer
    A. All of these
    Explanation
    All of these poems are written by Hermann Hesse.

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  • 7. 

    In which year did Hermann Hesse win the Nobel Prize in literature?

    • 1921

    • 1941

    • 1946

    • 1950

    Correct Answer
    A. 1946
    Explanation
    Hermann Hesse won the Nobel Prize in literature in 1946. This award is given annually to an author who has produced outstanding literary work. Hesse, a German-Swiss writer, is known for his novels that explore themes of self-discovery and spirituality. Winning the Nobel Prize in literature is a significant recognition of an author's contributions to the literary world, and Hesse's win in 1946 highlights the impact of his work during that time.

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  • 8. 

    Which of these novels came in 1919?

    • Siddhartha

    • Knulp

    • Steppenwolf

    • Demian

    Correct Answer
    A. Demian
    Explanation
    Demian is the novel that came out in 1919. This information is not explicitly stated in the question, but it is implied that one of the novels listed was published in 1919. By process of elimination, we can determine that Demian is the correct answer as it is the only novel on the list that was published in that year.

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  • 9. 

    In which year did "Journey to the East" come?

    • 1929

    • 1932

    • 1936

    • 1941

    Correct Answer
    A. 1932
    Explanation
    "Journey to the East" came out in the year 1932.

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  • 10. 

    "Don't be downcast, soon the night will come, When we can see the cool moon laughing in secret Over the faint countryside, And we rest, hand in hand."From which of these poems are these lines taken?

    • Lonesome Night

    • How Heavy The Days

    • On A Journey

    • I Know, You Walk--

    Correct Answer
    A. On A Journey
    Explanation
    The given lines "Don't be downcast, soon the night will come, When we can see the cool moon laughing in secret Over the faint countryside, And we rest, hand in hand." are taken from the poem "On A Journey".

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