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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What solace does Mother Courage take from Swiss Cheese's job in the army?
(a) He doesn't fight.
(b) He earns good money.
(c) He is well respected.
(d) He meets nice girls.

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

3. How long has it been since Mother Courage has seen Eilif?
(a) 8 weeks.
(b) 6 months.
(c) A decade.
(d) 2 years.

4. Where does Swiss Cheese plan to hide the pay box?
(a) Under some clothes.
(b) In another tent.
(c) Under the mattress.
(d) In his bag.

5. What are the peasants Eilif attacks doing with their food?
(a) Throwing it away.
(b) They have none.
(c) Selling it.
(d) Hiding it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the sergeant's problem with peace?

2. What does Mother Courage run with through the bombardment, giving her her nickname?

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

4. Where is Kattrin's father from?

5. Who does Eilif aspire to be like?

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