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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Mayor tell Brand that he wants to do to take place of the war that is now over?

2. What does Brand do to lighten the dark room of the parsonage?

3. In regard to the fire at the mayor's home, what is the mayor concerned with saving?

4. What two characters find Brand's followers on the hillside to persuade them to return home?

5. According to the Mayor, what do the people coming to the church care about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several references to "light" throughout the play. Choose three examples and explain their relevance to the play.

Essay Topic 2

Agnes is seen by Brand as a sort of visionary. Choose two of her visions and explain their relevance to the play and Brand.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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