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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How cheaply does the officer sell bullets for?
(a) 50 hellers.
(b) 3 guilders.
(c) 2 guilders.
(d) 10 hellers.

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

3. Why does Mother Courage tear slips of paper?
(a) To pass a note to Kattrin.
(b) To make fire kindling.
(c) To tell their futures.
(d) To make a statement.

4. What is Mother Courage's opinion of the commander?
(a) He is a bad commander.
(b) He is brave.
(c) He is ignorant.
(d) He is intelligent.

5. What does the sergeant claim is hypocritical of Mother Courage?
(a) She is afraid of war.
(b) She is a bad businesswoman.
(c) She doesn't care about her children.
(d) She is mean.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where in the world is Mother Courage's family from?

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

5. What does Mother Courage compare the officers taking her son into the army to?

(see the answer key)

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