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

Short Answer Questions

1. The schoolmaster and the sexton are talking about the fire that ravaged the Mayor's home. What did the mayor's wife tell him to save?

2. What causes the avalanche at the end of the play?

3. What are the three things that the committee of the church has decided to give to Brand?

4. What does Agnes say Brand should call God?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain why one may see Brand as both an exceptional missionary and a destructive person. Compare and contrast both of these sides of Brand. Why do they seem to balance each other out so well? Or do they?

Essay Topic 2

The Mayor and Brand are at war throughout the novel. Describe two of their arguments. Who do you believe to be the stronger man? Why do you believe this? Be sure to use textual evidence.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the conversation between Brand and Gerd in Act 5 l 1694-1703. What is Gerd saying about Brand? Do you agree with Gerd and see Brand as the Savior? What about a martyr, or as a stigmatic? Why?

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