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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After informing Brand of his mother's death, what does the doctor tell Brand that their generation is concerned with?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Suffering.
(c) Rods of flame.
(d) Humanity.

2. While Agnes is arguing with Brand about the decorating, who does he claim she is "not at odds with?"
(a) Alf.
(b) Him.
(c) God.
(d) The devil.

3. During Agnes' decorating, she states that she is dreaming. What does Brand claim dreams are "beset with?"
(a) Snares.
(b) The truth.
(c) The future.
(d) Lies.

4. What does Einar compare Agnes to?
(a) A bird.
(b) A butterfly.
(c) A lion.
(d) A snake.

5. The schoolmaster and the sexton are talking about Brand. According to them, why is Brand different?
(a) Agnes has died and he cannot hide the sorrow.
(b) Alf has just died and Brand must preside over the funeral.
(c) He is trying to leave the church and become the mayor.
(d) He sees the new church as a path to greater power for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. While arguing with Brand about the settlement's faith, what does the Mayor say his congregation CAN shed?

2. As Brand is contemplating his conversation with the dean, he states "That churchyard's watered with my bleeding; my light, my life, lie buried there:---- but not my (_____), that they'll not snare!" What will "they" not snare?

3. What is the peasant not willing to give up to ease his daughter's death?

4. As the Sexton and Schoolmaster are talking about church and state, someone begins playing the organ. Who is it playing the organ?

5. What does Einar claim Brand has of his?

(see the answer key)

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