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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the sergeant's problem with peace?
(a) He doesn't make any money.
(b) Peace is boring.
(c) There is no organization.
(d) He has to see his wife more.

3. Who does Eilif aspire to be like?
(a) His father.
(b) The Commander.
(c) The Chaplain.
(d) Julius Caesar.

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

5. In the commander's opinion, what does Eilif still believe in?
(a) Humanity.
(b) Santa.
(c) Magic.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Eilif's story, what does he do when the peasants have him cornered?

3. Swiss Cheese takes after a _____ man.

4. What does Mother Courage live off of?

5. What does the recruiting officer think the army needs?

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