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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Eilif's story, what does he do when the peasants have him cornered?
(a) Laughed.
(b) Ran away.
(c) Sang.
(d) Cried.

3. Why does Mother Courage claim her price is a good one for a bird at this time?
(a) They are in season.
(b) They are going extinct.
(c) They are in high demand.
(d) They are in a siege.

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

5. What does Mother Courage compare the officers taking her son into the army to?
(a) A lamb to the slaughter.
(b) A moth to a flame.
(c) Taking candy from a baby.
(d) Easy as pie.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Mother Courage try to sell the capon to the Cook for?

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

3. Why does the recruiting officer say you can't take a man's word anymore?

4. What is Swiss Cheese's real name?

5. Why does Mother Courage think Eilif is in high favor of the commander?

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