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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) 6 months.
(b) 8 weeks.
(c) A decade.
(d) 2 years.

2. What does Eilif want from Mother Courage when he sends her a message?
(a) A wife.
(b) Help.
(c) Money.
(d) Food.

3. Why does the recruiting officer say you can't take a man's word anymore?
(a) He is angry with the king.
(b) No one has any sense of honor.
(c) His wife cheated on him.
(d) His best friend stole from him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is saying Yvette is sick?

3. In the commander's opinion, what does Eilif still believe in?

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

5. What does Mother Courage compare mixing the slips of paper in the helmet to?

(see the answer key)

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