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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the Woman tell Brand her husband has done?
(a) Ran off with a neighbor girl.
(b) Gambled away their savings.
(c) Killed a neighbor.
(d) Killed their child.

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

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

5. Where are Einar and Agnes going on their journey?
(a) To Einar's hometown.
(b) To Agnes' hometown.
(c) To the forest.
(d) To the ocean.

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

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

8. What does the doctor say Brand and Agnes must do to save Alf?
(a) Go to see the voodoo healer in the next village.
(b) Leave his home and find somewhere sunnier and warmer.
(c) Nothing, There is nothing that can save Alf.
(d) Perform a blood transfusion, something Brand refuses because of his religion.

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

10. What does Gerd say her church is built out of?
(a) Branches and twine.
(b) Rocks and mud.
(c) Ice and snow.
(d) Trees and flowers.

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

12. What is the one condition Brand's mother tells him regarding her fortune that is left to him?
(a) He must not gamble with his life.
(b) He must never be seen with Agnes again.
(c) He must marry Gerd.
(d) He must leave the settlement.

13. While arguing with Brand about the settlement's faith, what does the Mayor say his congregation CAN shed?
(a) Tears.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Sweat.
(d) Blood.

14. 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) Paradise.
(d) Hell.

15. What does Brand call his childhood home?
(a) God's window.
(b) Widow's place.
(c) The Devil's palace.
(d) Brimstone manor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Brand claim sent Gerd to him?

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

4. Why can't Brand and the Woman go back the way she has come?

5. What is the peasant afraid will happen to Brand if he continues on the path he is following?

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