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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. Where does Sinclair have a troublesome meeting in the rain with Kromer?

2. What kind of school did Sinclair go to?

3. What are the students surprised that Demian and his mother do not attend?

4. What does Sinclair drink with Alfons?

5. What does Demian encourage Sinclair to interpret with imagination?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sinclair become acquainted with the organist in chapter 5?

2. What stage has Sinclair reached in his life in chapter 1?

3. How does Pistorius help Sinclair to break free of himself in chapter 6?

4. What ideas does Demain impart in his first meeting with Sinclair in chapter 7?

5. How is Sinclair's relationship with Pistorius changing in chapter 6?

6. Describe Sinclair night out with Beck.

7. What dreadful event happens at the beginning of chapter 8?

8. What does Demain share with Sinclair in chapter 3?

9. What dominates Sinclair's thoughts during his travels?

10. How does Eva give Sinclair confidence at the beginning of chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Cainnites.

1) What was the Cainnites doctrine?

2) How were the Cainnites views by more orthodox Christians?

3) In what way can Demian be considered a Cainnite?

Essay Topic 2

Look at the structure of the novel.

1) How does Hesse use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

2) Discuss elements of the narrative structure: Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the novel's themes?

3) Aside from the main character, examine the way Hesse uses the other characters in the story. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

In what way are Nietzsche's ideas similar to Sinclair's views on life? What does Sinclair mean by Nietzsche following his destiny relentlessly? How do Nietzsche's ideas only confirm Sinclair's ideas about life rather than challenging them?

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