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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 6-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mother Courage so concerned about the war ending?
(a) She made a prophecy.
(b) She wants to see her son again.
(c) She's bored with war.
(d) She might buy more supplies.

2. Why shouldn't Kattrin run in to the peasants' house?
(a) Mother Courage told her not to.
(b) There's a gas leak.
(c) There are soldiers inside.
(d) The roof is going to fall in.

3. What does Eilif want from Mother Courage when he sends her a message?
(a) A wife.
(b) Money.
(c) Help.
(d) Food.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mother Courage claim her price is a good one for a bird at this time?

2. What is the first soldier wearing?

3. Why won't Mother Courage use her officers' shirts as bandages?

4. Why won't the clerk go to the commander's funeral?

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

(see the answer key)

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