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Mother Courage and Her Children Quiz

Bertolt Brecht
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Mother Courage and Her Children Quiz

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1)

Mother Courage says the young soldier listens to her because _______________. (from Scene 4)

She reminds him of his mother.
She's right.
He needs help.
He feels guilty.
2)

Mother Courage says that she still has _______, which gives her hope to carry on. (from Scene 12)

Money.
Eilif.
A husband.
Swiss Cheese.
3)

Where does Scene 5 take place? (from Scene 5)

Tunisia.
Italy.
Germany.
Bavaria.
4)

What effect has Mother Courage had on the young soldier by the end of the scene? (from Scene 4)

She has motivated him more.
She has calmed him.
She has converted him to Christianity.
She has had no effect.
5)

What religion are the peasants? (from Scene 5)

Episcopalian.
Protestant.
Jewish.
Christian.
6)

Why does Mother Courage feel it's unfortunate that the commander died? (from Scenes 6-7)

Because he was so young.
Because he might have had special plans.
Because he had a family.
Because he was a good man.
7)

Before she leaves the peasants' farmhouse, what does Mother Courage get for Kattrin from the wagon? (from Scene 12)

A cloth.
Flowers.
Her doll.
Fresh clothes.
8)

Where is Mother Courage going at the end of the play? (from Scene 12)

Home.
Bavaria.
Utrecht.
To follow the regiment.
9)

Why won't they ring bells for the commander's funeral? (from Scenes 6-7)

Bells sound too celebratory.
He doesn't deserve them.
He hated bells.
They destroyed the bells.
10)

What is the first soldier wearing? (from Scene 5)

A leather jacket.
A silk scarf.
A fur coat.
A top hat.
11)

Why should the cook talk quietly when he is talking to Mother Courage about the inn? (from Scenes 9-10)

Because Kattrin is trying to sleep.
So Kattrin can't hear him.
So he doesn't wake the parson.
Because he has an annoying voice.
12)

Why do the poor need courage? (from Scenes 6-7)

They're weak.
They're doomed.
They're lost.
They're going to fight.
13)

Why doesn't Mother Courage have any bandages to help the peasants with? (from Scene 5)

She used them herself.
She was robbed.
She sold them all to soldiers.
They are impossible to find.
14)

Where is the peseants' ladder to get to the roof? (from Scene 11)

On the roof.
In the shed.
Stolen.
In town.
15)

Who is the young soldier angry at by the end of Scene 4? (from Scene 4)

Mother Courage.
The Clerk.
The Captain.
The Older Soldier.
16)

Where is the inn the cook inherited? (from Scenes 9-10)

Paris.
Bavaria.
Utrecht.
Berlin.
17)

What instrument does Kattrin use in Scene 11? (from Scene 11)

A guitar.
A tambourine.
A flute.
A drum.
18)

Why is the cook angry with the chaplain when he returns? (from Scene 8)

He is flirting with Mother Courage.
He is trying to marry Kattrin.
He told Mother Courage to buy supplies.
He is a thief.
19)

Why is Mother Courage encouraged to leave the farmhouse quickly and not stay with Kattrin's body? (from Scene 12)

Soldiers are coming.
She is very rude.
The peasants are angry.
It's getting dark.
20)

How does Mother Courage feel about moving on? (from Scene 12)

She's sad.
She's happy.
She's reluctant.
She'll manage.
21)

Why won't the clerk go to the commander's funeral? (from Scenes 6-7)

Because of the rain.
Because he is forbidden to.
Because he can't find a ride.
Because he didn't like the commander.
22)

Why is Eilif being killed? (from Scene 8)

He stole the Chief's wife.
He attacked peasants.
He's a traitor.
He is a lazy soldier.
23)

What does Mother Courage promise to Kattrin when there is peace? (from Scenes 6-7)

A child.
A house.
Money.
A husband.
24)

What is Mother Courage finally tired of after traveling with the army for so long? (from Scenes 9-10)

The cook talking.
Responsibility.
Kattrin.
Wandering.
25)

Why does Mother Courage sing "The Song of Great Capitulation"? (from Scene 4)

To tell a story.
To calm the soldier.
To pass the time.
To get money.
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