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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. What kind of state does Sinclair find Demian in in this chapter?

2. Where is the keystone?

3. What does Sinclar feel the next day?

4. What kind of school did Sinclair go to?

5. Who does Sinclair ask about Demian's interpretation of Cain and Abel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sinclair feel he has to fight to stay alive in chapter 8?

2. How does Knaurer react to Sinclair's kindness in chapter 6?

3. What does Sinclair find in a book on his desk in chapter 5?

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

5. How does Sinclair try to attract the girl he sees in the park in chapter 4?

6. What does Sinclair learn about the organist in this chapter?

7. What does Knaurer tell Sinclair in chapter 6?

8. How does Sinclair initially react when Demian gives his interpretation of Cain and Abel in chapter 2?

9. Why is Demain a fascination for the other boys?

10. What new perspective does Demain give Sinclair on the story of Cain and Abel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character from the novel and discuss his/her goals and motives. Does he/she achieve his/her motive? Why? Does he/she share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the character's goals and motives affect their interaction with other characters?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the novel's dialogue. How does Hesse's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

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