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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pistorius's father do for a living?

2. What is Knaurer's profession?

3. What kind of building is Sinclair drawn to in this chapter?

4. What does Knaurer struggle with?

5. Who sends Sinclair a kiss?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Examine Abraxas.

1) Who was Abraxas and what were his teachings?

2) Why is Abraxas important to younger people such as Demian and how did his ideas reflect the changes occurring in European society?

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