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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. During Agnes' decorating, she states that she is dreaming. What does Brand claim dreams are "beset with?"

3. In Act 4, Part 3, Agnes has entered the room Brand is in to decorate the room. What does he order her to do?

4. Brand makes a very specific demand of Agnes in regard to the woman. What does Brand tell Agnes to do?

5. During Brand's conversation with the Dean, what does he claim has deserted him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the several biblical references seen throughout the play. Discuss the biblical reference's importance to the play and the character.

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

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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