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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mother Courage decide to do at the end of the scene?
(a) Join the army.
(b) Complain to someone else.
(c) Defend the young soldier's complaint.
(d) Not complain.

2. What is the sergeant's problem with peace?
(a) There is no organization.
(b) He has to see his wife more.
(c) Peace is boring.
(d) He doesn't make any money.

3. Mother Courage observes that there is no ______ in being seated.
(a) Shame.
(b) Dignity.
(c) Revolt.
(d) Glory.

4. What does Mother Courage compare mixing the slips of paper in the helmet to?
(a) Clouds.
(b) A garden.
(c) A mother's womb.
(d) Dust in the wind.

5. Why does the young soldier think he deserves money?
(a) Because he's honest.
(b) Because he has been fighting for many years.
(c) Because he was the only one who swam in the river.
(d) Because he never asked for any.

Short Answer Questions

1. Some time after Swiss Cheese has been killed, why is Mother Courage going to complain to the captain?

2. How does Mother Courage make herself known to Eilif?

3. In the commander's opinion, what does Eilif still believe in?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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