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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. What is the one condition Brand's mother tells him regarding her fortune that is left to him?

2. What is the peasant not willing to give up to ease his daughter's death?

3. Brand accuses Agnes of being afraid. What does he believe she is scared of?

4. Who is seen at the top off the cliffs as Brand leaves to cross the fjord?

5. After the doctor leaves, Brand enters his house. What does he find has happened to Alf?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Mayor try to shake Brand's hand and why does Brand refuse?

2. Why does Gerd chase the hawk?

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

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

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

6. Why does Brand think that the ice-church is unsafe?

7. What has changed in Brand's life over the past year and a half (since the end of Act 4)?

8. Why is Brand not excited about the new church?

9. What does Brand believe he has given up to be at this moment in life (the new church)?

10. What is the peasant willing to give up, and not give up, for a priest to visit his ailing daughter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Mayor and Brand are at war throughout the novel. Describe two of their arguments. Who do you believe to be the stronger man? Why do you believe this? Be sure to use textual evidence.

Essay Topic 2

Brand has a sense of a divine mission given to him by God. Discuss 2-3 references throughout the play and how they point to Brand's calling.

Essay Topic 3

What is the relevance of the "form" at the end of the play? What news does the "form" bring? What is Brand's reaction to the form?

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