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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 Brand leaves the Mayor to prepare for his sermon, the Mayor is very confused by Brand's words. What does the Mayor believe Brand has been doing?

3. Brand informs the mayor that he will finance the re-building of the church. How does Brand intend to do this?

4. In regard to the fire at the mayor's home, what is the mayor concerned with saving?

5. What does Agnes say Brand should call God?

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

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

Consider the following lines: "One day the light will dawn, replete: the greatest triumph is defeat!" (Brand- Act 3, l 592-593). Discuss the comparison that Brand is making. Why is he making this comparison? What is unusual about the comparison?

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