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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sinclair call Pistorius to hurt him?

2. Who kisses Sinclair at the end of the book?

3. What does Sinclair feel the presence of in his vision?

4. What is Knaurer trying to do in the abandoned building?

5. What does Pitorious say the worship of Abraxas needs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Demian so important to Sinclair? What would have happened to Sinclair if he had not not met Demain? How can Sinclair put Demian's teaching into his own ideas?

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 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?

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