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

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

3. Who does Brand see sitting on the shore as the Men leave to return to the settlement?

4. What does Einar claim Brand has of his?

5. What do the men say happened to the person who previously held the position for which they seek Brand?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Brand get carried away by Agnes' statements as she sits by the shore?

2. Why does Agnes get upset with Brand's choice to stay at the settlement?

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

4. When Einar finds Agnes with Brand and asks her to leave with him, why doesn't Agnes leave with Einar?

5. Why does Agnes choose to follow Brand instead of going with Einar?

6. Why does Agnes get angry at Brand about having to close the blinds?

7. What are the conditions of Brand receiving his mother's fortune?

8. Why does Brand have a problem with his mother's "feeding" of the poor box and her fortune?

9. Describe what readers find out about the fire at the Mayor's home and how he acts.

10. In the Mayor's mind, how does Brand throw a wrench in the Mayor's plan to build?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Agnes is seen by Brand as a sort of visionary. Choose two of her visions and explain their relevance to the play and Brand.

Essay Topic 2

Do you believe that Brand, given the chance, could save all of mankind? Why or why not (religious beliefs aside)? Remember to base your response off textual evidence.

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the several biblical references seen throughout the play. Discuss the biblical reference's importance to the play and the character.

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