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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does the cook refer to Mother Courage when the chaplain insults her?
(a) His girlfriend.
(b) His sister.
(c) His boss.
(d) His mother.

4. How does Yvette look after all these years when she rejoins Mother Courage?
(a) Fat.
(b) Old.
(c) Strong.
(d) Beautiful.

5. What does the chaplain call Kattrin?
(a) A princess.
(b) A captivating young person.
(c) A plague.
(d) An eyesore.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kattrin run into the peasants' dilapidated house?

2. What does the recruiting officer think the army needs?

3. When Kattrin puts on Yvette's clothes, what about Yvette does she imitate?

4. Why won't Mother Courage help the peasant family that was injured in the attack on their farm?

5. How long must Mother Courage wait to make her complaint to the captain?

(see the answer key)

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