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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Knecht enjoy about his position as Magister?

2. What is the name of the recommended student?

3. Where does Knecht spend 15 minutes everyday to relax?

4. Where is Knecht requested to appear in person?

5. What does Knecht tell Designori he needs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problems did Designori have with his father?

2. What opinions does Knecht hold about the Games and how they should be run?

3. What does Designori learn about Knecht?

4. What does Knecht say is a danger to the Order?

5. How does Knecht criticize the Order?

6. What problems does Designori have with Knecht?

7. How does Alexander arrange for Knecht to leave the Order?

8. Why does Knecht not like his position as Magister?

9. What happens to the Deputy after the Magister dies?

10. What does Knecht notice about Designori at the meeting of the directorate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Hesse's life. In what way is his life and personality reflected in the book? Where could he have learned about the world of espionage? In what ways is he like or unlike Knecht?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the values of the 1940s.

Why was intellectualism an important issue during this time? In what ways are the characters a product of their time?

What significant changes do you think occurred in Europe during this period?

Does modern society share any values with 1940s Europe?

Essay Topic 3

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the time period? How does Fleming use character and setting to express these themes?

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