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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mother Courage angry with Eilif after he attacks the peasants?
(a) Because he didn't surrender to the peasants.
(b) Because he never writes to her.
(c) Because he doesn't earn enough money.
(d) Because he is cruel.

2. Where in the world is Mother Courage's family from?
(a) Holland.
(b) Bavaria.
(c) France.
(d) America.

3. What does Mother Courage compare mixing the slips of paper in the helmet to?
(a) A mother's womb.
(b) Dust in the wind.
(c) Clouds.
(d) A garden.

4. Where is Kattrin's father from?
(a) Germany.
(b) England.
(c) Poland.
(d) France.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the recruiting officer offer Eilif if he joins the army?

2. What regiment is Mother Courage's family from?

3. Mother Courage thinks Eilif should be ashamed of himself for speculating about ______________.

4. What bible passage does the chaplain quote after Eilif's story?

5. What is Swiss Cheese's real name?

(see the answer key)

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