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

Short Answer Questions

1. What proverb does Agnes speak of as she is talking to Brand about his convictions?

2. As the congregation pours into the church to find Brand, what do the priests claim is wrong with him?

3. What does Brand do to lighten the dark room of the parsonage?

4. While Agnes is arguing with Brand about the decorating, who does he claim she is "not at odds with?"

5. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the religious aspect (what the Mayor could be represented as) of the Mayor handing out food/supplies to the townspeople.

Essay Topic 3

While the play is written from a Christian's view-point, many references are made to other god's. Find 2-3 of these references and discuss their importance to the play. Why do you believe that these images are included in a play that has a definite Christian tone?

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