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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. People avoid Yvette like a ______ because they think she's sick.
(a) Stinking fish.
(b) Sewer.
(c) Tax collector.
(d) Prostitute.

2. Mother Courage is afraid they will make Kattrin a ____ if the soldiers see her in Yvette's clothes.
(a) Prostitute.
(b) Jester.
(c) Servant.
(d) Wife.

3. Why does the officer sell bullets for such a cheap price?
(a) Because he was ordered to.
(b) Because he needs the money.
(c) Because there is low demand.
(d) Because they don't work.

4. Why does Mother Courage have her opinion of the commander?
(a) He is well read.
(b) He is respectful and tolerant.
(c) He needs brave soldiers.
(d) He is mean to Eilif.

5. Mother Courage calls Eilif her brave and ____ son.
(a) Handsome.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Clever.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Eilif wants to join the army, Mother Courage tells him he's never happy until he's _______.

2. What does Eilif want from Mother Courage when he sends her a message?

3. What is Mother Courage's opinion of the commander?

4. Mother Courage tells Kattrin that ____ is a gift from God.

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

(see the answer key)

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