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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. Which of the following words does Sinclair not add to the portrait?

2. Which of the following does Kromer demand Sinclair do to pay off his debt?

3. What kind of stories do the workmen tell?

4. What do the students think Demian knows?

5. What kind of school did Sinclair go to?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Sinclairs problems with Kromer affecting his mindset in chapter 1?

2. What stage has Sinclair reached in his life in chapter 1?

3. How does Sinclair's world change when he meets Kromer?

4. Why does Sinclair feel he has to fight to stay alive in chapter 8?

5. Describe the character of Kromer.

6. How does Sinclair's life change at the end of chapter 3?

7. How does Pistorius interpret one of Sinclair's flying dreams in chapter 5?

8. How does Demian help Sinclair with Kromer?

9. What does Sinclair dream about in chapter 5?

10. What are Sinclair's hopes and ambitions at the beginning of the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the values of early 20th century Germany.

1) In what way did the values of the older generation clash with the younger generation?

2) What part did religion play in early 20th century life?

Essay Topic 2

Examine Hesse's writing style. How would you describe Hesse's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? Does he use any specific writing techniques? What meaning does Hesse's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 3

How different would Sinclair life have been if he stayed in the light realm? What do the students think will happen to Sinclair if he stays in the forbidden realm?

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