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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the beginning of Act Three, why is Brand anxiously looking out over the fjord?
(a) He is waiting for a doctor.
(b) He is waiting for news of his mother.
(c) He is waiting for his son to return from war.
(d) He is waiting for the ships to come in.

3. For what reason is Brand's mother fearful?
(a) Because she will be imprisoned since he returned to the settlement.
(b) Because Agnes looks poor and she wishes more for her son.
(c) Because he could have died crossing the fjord and is the only family member she has left.
(d) Because she will starve since he forgot to pay for her food.

4. While contemplating staying at the settlement, who finds Brand on the shore?
(a) Gerd.
(b) His father.
(c) The Mayor.
(d) His mother.

5. What does Brand offer the Mayor instead of money?
(a) A prayer.
(b) A cow.
(c) His words.
(d) His help.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the doctor leaves, Brand enters his house. What does he find has happened to Alf?

2. How does one of the men convince Brand to stay in the settlement?

3. During Brand's conversation with the Mayor about his inheritance, what does Brand realize the Mayor is saying?

4. While contemplating staying, who does Brand say will be "born again" in the settlement?

5. The play begins in what country?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why have some of the men of the settlement come to see Brand at the woman's house?

2. What does the Mayor want the people to think about before they leave with Brand? What is their reaction?

3. Describe the events leading up to, and including, Brand's death.

4. Before the "opening" of the church, what happens after Brand shows his anger at the situation?

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

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

7. Why is Brand not excited about the new church?

8. What is the peasant willing to give up, and not give up, for a priest to visit his ailing daughter?

9. Describe Einar's description of God.

10. Why does the Mayor try to shake Brand's hand and why does Brand refuse?

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