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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. During Brand's conversation with the Mayor about his inheritance, what does Brand realize the Mayor is saying?
2. What does the Man call Brand when Brand says the mayor has been telling the truth?
3. Upon Brand's arrival to the valley, where are all of the town's folk going to?
4. What does the peasant's son fear they will encounter if they continue on their journey?
5. What does Brand claim made his life more bearable?
Short Essay Questions
1. Three years after last seeing his mother, why is Brand scanning the fjord in front of his home?
2. Why does the Man believe that Brand will not leave?
3. Why does Gerd chase the hawk?
4. After decorating for Christmas, Agnes says that she is going to bring out all of her treasure. What does her treasure consist of?
5. Why does the Mayor try to shake Brand's hand and why does Brand refuse?
6. Describe what readers find out about the fire at the Mayor's home and how he acts.
7. What act of nature happens as Brand if giving the townsfolk and Mayor trouble about their predicament?
8. Why does Brand think that the ice-church is unsafe?
9. Why does Brand have a problem with his mother's "feeding" of the poor box and her fortune?
10. Describe Einar's description of God.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The form that appears to Brand could be looked at as a pagan image. Discuss the different views that could be attached to this form- christian and/or pagan. How could one viewpoint undermine Brand's belief in God?
Essay Topic 2
What is the relevance of where Brand chooses to live? What natural images appear at his home that are apparent throughout the play?
Essay Topic 3
According to the play, do you believe Brand to be Savior re-born? Give textual evidence to support reasoning as to why or why not.
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