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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 does Demian show Sinclair how to predict?

2. Where is the keystone?

3. What does Sinclair call the world outside the world of light?

4. What does Sinclair say that drunkards do to their wives?

5. Which of the following does Kromer demand Sinclair do to pay off his debt?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Eva and Sinclair's relationship become deeper in chapter 7?

2. What does Pistorius tell Sinclair in chapter 5?

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

4. How does Sinclair react when Pistorius stops being his guide?

5. How are Sinclairs problems with Kromer affecting his mindset in chapter 1?

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

7. What are Sinclair's hopes and ambitions at the beginning of the story?

8. How does Demian help Sinclair with Kromer?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Hesse's life. In what way do you think his life and personality are reflected in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Demian is written in the first person. Why do you think Hesse chose to write the story in the first person? How do you think the meaning of the story would have changed if it were written in the third person? Give examples.

Essay Topic 3

Look at the novel's characterization. How well drawn do you think Hesse's characters are? Select one of the minor characters such as Kromer and discuss how much you know about his background. In what ways does Hesse provide the reader with information about that character?

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