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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 6-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mother Courage says the young soldier listens to her because _______________.
(a) He feels guilty.
(b) She reminds him of his mother.
(c) He needs help.
(d) She's right.

2. Why does the first soldier want brandy?
(a) Because he's bored.
(b) Because he missed the plunder.
(c) Because it's free.
(d) Because he's an alcoholic.

3. Why does Mother Courage think Eilif is in high favor of the commander?
(a) He has been invited to dinner.
(b) The Commander is giving him lots of money.
(c) The Commander laughs at Eilif's jokes.
(d) Eilif got a promotion.

4. What isn't Mother Courage lending out to soldiers when the Catholic soldiers invade the camp?
(a) Bedding.
(b) Books.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Cloaks.

5. What are men doing instead of going to the commander's funeral?
(a) Scheming.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Shopping.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mother Courage calls Eilif her brave and ____ son.

2. Who is the young soldier angry at by the end of Scene 4?

3. Why won't the clerk go to the commander's funeral?

4. Where does Swiss Cheese plan to hide the pay box?

5. The older soldier says that the young soldier is ______.

(see the answer key)

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