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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kattrin get very anxious while the injured peasants are in her tent?
(a) Because her mother is being verbally attacked.
(b) Because the peasants need linen.
(c) Because the chaplain is flirting with her.
(d) Because soldier's are approaching.

2. Why won't Mother Courage help the peasant family that was injured in the attack on their farm?
(a) Because they deserved what happened to them.
(b) Because they don't have any money.
(c) Because they're Protestants.
(d) Because they are thieves.

3. Why don't the peasants stay out of the line of fire when the Catholic soldiers attack their farm?
(a) They have a death wish.
(b) They were surprised.
(c) They thought it was a joke.
(d) To protect their farm.

4. Why does Yvette drink in the morning?
(a) Because she's an alcoholic.
(b) Because she's ill.
(c) Because she's bored.
(d) Because she's depressed.

5. What song does the cook sing to the parson?
(a) The Song of the Wise Woman and the Soldier.
(b) The Song of Great Capitulation.
(c) The Song of Mother Courage.
(d) The Song of the Great Souls of the Earth.

Short Answer Questions

1. People avoid Yvette like a ______ because they think she's sick.

2. What is Mother Courage finally tired of after traveling with the army for so long?

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

4. According to the cook, what kind of reward can one get for virtue?

5. Why doesn't Mother Courage have any bandages to help the peasants with?

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