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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Brand refuses to change his beliefs. What does Brand say to Agnes in reply to her questioning him?
(a) "Don't think that I am blaming you."
(b) "You've got the call, see!"
(c) "Was I priest or father first?"
(d) "I know you won't deceive us."

3. The schoolmaster and the sexton are talking about Brand. According to them, why is Brand different?
(a) Alf has just died and Brand must preside over the funeral.
(b) Agnes has died and he cannot hide the sorrow.
(c) He is trying to leave the church and become the mayor.
(d) He sees the new church as a path to greater power for him.

4. What does Brand claim made his life more bearable?
(a) Agnes and Alf.
(b) His position as Mayor of the settlement.
(c) His mother's love.
(d) Gerd and the Ice Church.

5. What do readers find out Brand's mother did to his father while he lay on his deathbed?
(a) Nothing-she was never by his side.
(b) Searched for his money.
(c) Poisoned him.
(d) Suffocated him with a pillow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerd say her church is built out of?

2. As the men return to the settlement, Brand comments on their appearance. What does he say they have been driven out of?

3. Act Three begins how many years after Act Two?

4. Gerd arrives just after the Man leaves. What is Gerd saying has happened?

5. What does the peasant's son fear they will encounter if they continue on their journey?

(see the answer key)

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