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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 feel the presence of in his vision?

2. What does Sinclair have to become for Abraxas to leave him?

3. What is Knaurer's profession?

4. Who does the note say the bird flies to?

5. What does Sinclair see in the clouds?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the differences between Demian and Sinclair's upbringings. How has Demian's close relationship with his mother affected his character? How has Sinclair's troubled relationship with his father affected his character? What difference does Hesse present in being brought up by only your mother and being brought by both parents?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

In what way could good be seen as a bad thing in this book? Why is it important for Sinclair to escape the goodness of his family and experience what his family thinks is the evil side of life? How do Sinclair's ideas about good and evil reflect his immaturity?

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