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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the note say the bird flies to?

2. Who does Sinclair think the note is from?

3. What does Knaurer talk about?

4. Who does Sinclair try to summon at the beginning of this chapter?

5. What does Pistorius encourage Sincalir to maintain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How different would Sinclair life have been if he stayed in the light realm? What do the students think will happen to Sinclair if he stays in the forbidden realm?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the differences between Demian and Sinclair's upbringings. How has Demian's close relationship with his mother affected his character? How has Sinclair's troubled relationship with his father affected his character? What difference does Hesse present in being brought up by only your mother and being brought by both parents?

Essay Topic 3

In what way could good be seen as a bad thing in this book? Why is it important for Sinclair to escape the goodness of his family and experience what his family thinks is the evil side of life? How do Sinclair's ideas about good and evil reflect his immaturity?

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