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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Agnes hate to hear?

2. While Brand and the Mayor are discussing different building hopes, what does Brand think is needed most?

3. The Mayor comes to see Brand and tells Brand that the congregation is waiting for him. What does Brand say to the Mayor's request to begin his sermon?

4. What two characters find Brand's followers on the hillside to persuade them to return home?

5. According to the Mayor, what day will never come?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Agnes is seen by Brand as a sort of visionary. Choose two of her visions and explain their relevance to the play and Brand.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The form that appears to Brand could be looked at as a pagan image. Discuss the different views that could be attached to this form- christian and/or pagan. How could one viewpoint undermine Brand's belief in God?

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