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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the opening of Act 5, Scene 3, what are the weather conditions like?

2. The Mayor asks Brand of his intentions in Act 4, Part 2. What does Brand say his intentions are?

3. At the end of Act 5, Scene 1, what does the Dean decide to do?

4. What does Agnes say Brand should call God?

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

Throughout the play, Brand's credo is "All or Nothing." Give three examples of Brand's confrontation with his credo and explain why the confrontation exists. Be sure to use textual evidence.

Essay Topic 2

There are several references to "light" throughout the play. Choose three examples and explain their relevance to the play.

Essay Topic 3

What is the relevance of Gerd's hawk? What does her hawk symbolize? What is the importance of the hawk to the meaning behind the play?

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