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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mother Courage is afraid they will make Kattrin a ____ if the soldiers see her in Yvette's clothes.
(a) Jester.
(b) Servant.
(c) Wife.
(d) Prostitute.

2. What are the peasants Eilif attacks doing with their food?
(a) Hiding it.
(b) Throwing it away.
(c) Selling it.
(d) They have none.

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. Where is Kattrin's father from?
(a) Poland.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) Germany.

5. What happens to Yvette's first love?
(a) He was unfaithful.
(b) She left him.
(c) He died.
(d) He became wealthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mother Courage claim her price is a good one for a bird at this time?

2. Why is Mother Courage angry with Eilif after he attacks the peasants?

3. What is Mother Courage's opinion of the commander?

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

5. Why does the officer sell bullets for such a cheap price?

(see the answer key)

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