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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 4, Part 3, Agnes has entered the room Brand is in to decorate the room. What does he order her to do?

2. While talking about the size of the church, what does Brand beg of Agnes?

3. What news does the new arrival to the hillside tell Brand's followers is reason to return to the settlement?

4. As Brand is speaking aloud to himself in Act 4, he talks about a gift that Agnes possesses. What is the gift that he tells of?

5. Before Brand goes to give his sermon, the Dean has come to speak to him about his obligations. What obligation does the Dean say Brand must fulfill?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the play, Gerd makes a startling statement about Brand. Explain what this statement is and why she believes it to be true.

Essay Topic 2

What does Brand's credo of "All or Nothing" cost him throughout the play? Be sure to state the cost, what decision he was given regarding the credo, and the outcome of his decision.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the conversation between Brand and Gerd in Act 5 l 1694-1703. What is Gerd saying about Brand? Do you agree with Gerd and see Brand as the Savior? What about a martyr, or as a stigmatic? Why?

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