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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the discussion about the townsfolk, what does the Man say to Brand as he leaves?
(a) "That here was where you'd wage your war."
(b) "You've got the call, see!"
(c) "My priest won't drop his God, and me."
(d) "I know you won't deceive us,"

2. Why does Agnes believe "all earthly souls are doomed to fail?"
(a) Because everyone is full of sin.
(b) Because no man is willing to give "All."
(c) Because no man is willing to give "Nothing."
(d) Because God asks too much of them.

3. When Brand addresses the men who have come to the Woman's house, where does he say the right eye turns toward?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Away from danger.
(c) Heaven.
(d) Hell.

4. According to Brand, who must one love first before they can love all mankind?
(a) God.
(b) A child.
(c) Himself.
(d) One other person.

5. During Brand's conversation with the Mayor about his inheritance, what does Brand realize the Mayor is saying?
(a) The Mayor wants to confiscate Brand's inheritance.
(b) The Mayor wants him to leave the settlement.
(c) The Mayor wants him to convince his mother to give all of her money to the town.
(d) The Mayor wants him to leave Agnes and marry his daughter.

6. Who goes with Brand out into the storm?
(a) Einar.
(b) The Woman.
(c) The Mayor.
(d) Agnes.

7. What does Agnes choose to do at the end of Act 2?
(a) Stay with Brand.
(b) Stay with Brand's mother.
(c) Stay with Gerd.
(d) Stay with Einar.

8. As the men return to the settlement, Brand comments on their appearance. What does he say they have been driven out of?
(a) Paradise.
(b) Hell.
(c) The fjord.
(d) Heaven.

9. Upon Brand's arrival to the valley, where are all of the town's folk going to?
(a) To the town hall.
(b) To the cemetery.
(c) To church.
(d) To the fields.

10. At the end of Act 3, what does Brand ask Jesus for?
(a) Power.
(b) Faith.
(c) Light.
(d) Darkness.

11. Why does Brand refuse to help the peasant and his daughter?
(a) Because he does not know God.
(b) Because Brand's son refuses to let him help.
(c) Because Brand claims the peasant has no soul.
(d) Because he refuses to pay for Brand's services.

12. Why does Brand refuse to go with the Doctor?
(a) Brand must stay with Alf.
(b) Brand will not go unless he has been personally called for.
(c) Brand does not like the doctor and will not go anywhere with him.
(d) Brand has to deliver communion.

13. What does the peasant's son fear they will encounter if they continue on their journey?
(a) Bad weather.
(b) The nobles of the area.
(c) Wild animals.
(d) Gypsys.

14. Where is the only place Gerd ever feels safe?
(a) No where- she never feels safe.
(b) In church.
(c) Running in the mountains.
(d) At home.

15. What debt does Brand claim his mother owes?
(a) A debt to God.
(b) A debt to him.
(c) A debt to the bank.
(d) A debt to the Devil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gerd chasing when she meets Brand?

2. What do readers find out Brand's mother did to his father while he lay on his deathbed?

3. What does Einar claim Brand has of his?

4. How does Brand think Einar see God?

5. At the opening of Act 2, Scene One, what is the mayor handing out to the townsfolk?

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