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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. After Brand helps the Woman's husband, some men from the settlement arrive. What have they brought with them?
(a) Scraps of food.
(b) A new boat.
(c) Weapons to kill him.
(d) Money.

4. How does Brand think Einar see God?
(a) As non-existant..Einar does not believe in God.
(b) As a child.
(c) As a cripple.
(d) As a young, strong man.

5. When Brand enters the fjord, why does the Mayor ask Brand for money?
(a) Because the Mayor wants to build a new lodge.
(b) Because a hurricane has destroyed the town.
(c) Because Brand looks wealthy.
(d) Because the town is in the middle of a long famine.

Short Answer Questions

1. The play begins in what country?

2. What does Brand claim made his life more bearable?

3. Who does Brand's mother wish to take the glare of blinding light away?

4. Why does Agnes believe "all earthly souls are doomed to fail?"

5. What does the Woman need who runs into the town as the squall hits?

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