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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mother Courage tells Kattrin that ____ is a gift from God.
(a) Beauty.
(b) Good sense.
(c) Dumbness.
(d) Courage.

2. What does the young solder threaten he will do to the captain?
(a) Steal his wife.
(b) Murder him.
(c) Sabotage the army.
(d) Quit the army.

3. Why does Eilif sing "The Song of the Wise Woman and the Soldier"?
(a) Because it is the commander's favorite.
(b) Because it's about him.
(c) To pass the time.
(d) Because his mother taught him.

4. What does Mother Courage take from the soldier as payment?
(a) One guilder.
(b) The fur coat.
(c) His shoes.
(d) His brandy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is saying Yvette is sick?

2. What does Mother Courage run with through the bombardment, giving her her nickname?

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

4. What does it mean that there are no lights on in the parson's house?

5. Why doesn't Mother Courage want peace?

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