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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. For what reason is Brand's mother fearful?

2. Brand refuses to change his beliefs. What does Brand say to Agnes in reply to her questioning him?

3. Who goes with Brand out into the storm?

4. What does Brand claim made his life more bearable?

5. As the men return to the settlement, Brand comments on their appearance. What does he say they have been driven out of?

Short Essay Questions

1. After decorating for Christmas, Agnes says that she is going to bring out all of her treasure. What does her treasure consist of?

2. What does Brand believe he has given up to be at this moment in life (the new church)?

3. Why does the Mayor need Brand's help in his building?

4. Agnes is distraught on Christmas Eve. Why?

5. During the conversation between the Dean and Brand before the opening of the church, what does the Dean tell Brand are his obligations?

6. Why are Agnes and Brand not worried about the life of their son Alf?

7. Explain the story Gerd tells about the priest who leaves her church.

8. Why does the Mayor contest Brand's viewpoint of the church being too small?

9. What is the Mayor really saying to Brand when talking to him about Brand's mother's fortune?

10. Why does Agnes get angry at Brand about having to close the blinds?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the relevance of Gerd's hawk? What does her hawk symbolize? What is the importance of the hawk to the meaning behind the play?

Essay Topic 2

A few times throughout the play Brand's strength weakens. Choose one of these instances and discuss the following:

1) What is happening to cause Brand's strength to falter?

2) What initial decision does Brand make regarding this issue?

3) What changes in Brand to force him to re-commit to his beliefs?

Essay Topic 3

According to the play, do you believe Brand to be Savior re-born? Give textual evidence to support reasoning as to why or why not.

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