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

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the avalanche at the end of the play?

2. What does Agnes claim is all she has left to offer to Brand and God?

3. According to the Mayor, what day will never come?

4. What does the Mayor decide to do to help Brand in the building of the church?

5. Brand informs the mayor that he will finance the re-building of the church. How does Brand intend to do this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Brand's credo of "All or Nothing" cost him throughout the play? Be sure to state the cost, what decision he was given regarding the credo, and the outcome of his decision.

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

Brand has a sense of a divine mission given to him by God. Discuss 2-3 references throughout the play and how they point to Brand's calling.

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