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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eilif want from Mother Courage when he sends her a message?
(a) Money.
(b) Help.
(c) A wife.
(d) Food.

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

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

4. What does Mother Courage compare the officers taking her son into the army to?
(a) Taking candy from a baby.
(b) A lamb to the slaughter.
(c) A moth to a flame.
(d) Easy as pie.

5. How does Mother Courage make herself known to Eilif?
(a) She calls out to him.
(b) She sings from the kitchen.
(c) She makes his favorite meal.
(d) She sends him a note.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Mother Courage think Eilif is in high favor of the commander?

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

5. What is the sergeant's problem with peace?

(see the answer key)

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