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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does the cook end up buying the capon for?
(a) Twenty hellers.
(b) Fifty hellers.
(c) Ten hellers.
(d) One guilder.

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

3. Why does the officer sell bullets for such a cheap price?
(a) Because they don't work.
(b) Because he needs the money.
(c) Because he was ordered to.
(d) Because there is low demand.

4. When Kattrin puts on Yvette's clothes, what about Yvette does she imitate?
(a) Her blank face.
(b) Her sexy walk.
(c) Her batting eyelashes.
(d) Her manly walk.

5. How long has it been since Mother Courage has seen Eilif?
(a) 6 months.
(b) A decade.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 8 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mother Courage have her opinion of the commander?

2. Mother Courage tells Kattrin that ____ is a gift from God.

3. What isn't Mother Courage lending out to soldiers when the Catholic soldiers invade the camp?

4. Why does Mother Courage draw a black cross for "death"?

5. What is Mother Courage's advice to Kattrin about soldiers?

(see the answer key)

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