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

Short Answer Questions

1. While Brand and the Mayor are discussing different building hopes, what does Brand think is needed most?

2. In Act 4, what has Agnes been doing while Brand has been away with parish work?

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

4. In the opening of Act 5, Scene 3, what is Brand's appearance?

5. The Mayor asks Brand of his intentions in Act 4, Part 2. What does Brand say his intentions are?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the following lines: "One day the light will dawn, replete: the greatest triumph is defeat!" (Brand- Act 3, l 592-593). Discuss the comparison that Brand is making. Why is he making this comparison? What is unusual about the comparison?

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