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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does Mother Courage try to sell the capon to the Cook for?
(a) Ten hellers.
(b) Seventy hellers.
(c) Sixty hellers.
(d) Fifty hellers.

2. Why does Mother Courage have her opinion of the commander?
(a) He is mean to Eilif.
(b) He needs brave soldiers.
(c) He is respectful and tolerant.
(d) He is well read.

3. Where is the inn the cook inherited?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Bavaria.
(c) Paris.
(d) Utrecht.

4. In her dreams, where does Mother Courage see herself pulling her cart?
(a) Through heaven and hell.
(b) Through a battle.
(c) Home.
(d) In a forest.

5. Why is Mother Courage angry with Eilif after he attacks the peasants?
(a) Because he doesn't earn enough money.
(b) Because he is cruel.
(c) Because he didn't surrender to the peasants.
(d) Because he never writes to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What regiment is Mother Courage's family from?

2. How does Yvette look after all these years when she rejoins Mother Courage?

3. What is the first soldier wearing?

4. Why does the first soldier want brandy?

5. What does it mean that there are no lights on in the parson's house?

(see the answer key)

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