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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Brand has completed his thoughts, he seems to be worried. What does Brand ask Agnes for?

2. After telling the congregation to leave, what does Brand do with the keys to the church?

3. Agnes claims that she has given all in regard to Brand's request. What has she kept, and therefore, lied about?

4. At the beginning of Act 4, what do readers find out has happened to Alf?

5. What does Brand say about Mercy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

A few times throughout the play Brand's strength weakens. Choose one of these instances and discuss the following:

1) What is happening to cause Brand's strength to falter?

2) What initial decision does Brand make regarding this issue?

3) What changes in Brand to force him to re-commit to his beliefs?

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