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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mother Courage live off of?
(a) War.
(b) Her musical talent.
(c) Her farm.
(d) Her children's labor.

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

3. What bible passage does the chaplain quote after Eilif's story?
(a) Jesus' crucifixion.
(b) The burning bush.
(c) The Lord made 500 loaves out of 5.
(d) Moses parting the sea.

4. What is Swiss Cheese's real name?
(a) Eilif.
(b) Henry.
(c) Victor.
(d) Feyos.

5. What does the sergeant claim is hypocritical of Mother Courage?
(a) She is mean.
(b) She is afraid of war.
(c) She doesn't care about her children.
(d) She is a bad businesswoman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is so special about the capon Mother Courage tries to sell?

2. Swiss Cheese takes after a _____ man.

3. What does the recruiting officer offer Eilif if he joins the army?

4. Who does Eilif aspire to be like?

5. What are the peasants Eilif attacks doing with their food?

(see the answer key)

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