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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would it look like if Mother Courage backed out on her complaint to the captain?
(a) She has a bad conscience.
(b) She is indifferent to bullying.
(c) She doesn't care about her children.
(d) She is a bad businesswoman.

2. Why does the chaplain need linen?
(a) To sew with.
(b) To mend the tent.
(c) To sleep on.
(d) To bandage the peasants.

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

4. What body part is one of the peasants missing after their farm is attacked?
(a) A leg.
(b) A foot.
(c) An arm.
(d) Some fingers.

5. How does Mother Courage make herself known to Eilif?
(a) She sings from the kitchen.
(b) She calls out to him.
(c) She makes his favorite meal.
(d) She sends him a note.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Yvette drink in the morning?

2. Who does Eilif aspire to be like?

3. Why does Kattrin get very anxious while the injured peasants are in her tent?

4. What are men doing instead of going to the commander's funeral?

5. What is so special about the capon Mother Courage tries to sell?

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