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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose former home does Sinclair visit in chapter 7?

2. What bible story does Demain relate to Knaurer?

3. What do the two men talk about not following in this chapter?

4. Who does Demian say will be pleased to see Sinclair?

5. What is Sinclair doing when he has a vision?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. Why do you think these themes are so important to the story? How does Hesse use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Examine the significance of the sparrow hawk.

1) What does the sparrow hawk symbolize and why does it become such an essential part of the book?

2) How is it important that the sparrow hawk is carved in the keystone outside of Sinclair's house?

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