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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sinclair ask the organist he knows?

2. What does Knaurer talk about?

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

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

5. What does Pistorius want to be?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the two generations presented in the book in terms of the following:

1) Family

2) Religion

3) Politics

Essay Topic 2

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

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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