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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is so special about the capon Mother Courage tries to sell?
(a) It had many children.
(b) It was magical.
(c) It was intelligent.
(d) It could live forever.

2. What does the young solder threaten he will do to the captain?
(a) Quit the army.
(b) Steal his wife.
(c) Murder him.
(d) Sabotage the army.

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

4. When Eilif wants to join the army, Mother Courage tells him he's never happy until he's _______.
(a) Embarrassing his brother.
(b) In a fight.
(c) Making money.
(d) Causing problems.

5. Why doesn't Mother Courage want bed feathers?
(a) Because she already has some.
(b) Because she's allergic.
(c) Because she's morally opposed to them.
(d) Because no one has beds.

Short Answer Questions

1. The chaplain has _____ feelings for Mother Courage.

2. Why does the first soldier want brandy?

3. Why does the young soldier think he deserves money?

4. Why does Kattrin get very anxious while the injured peasants are in her tent?

5. What would it look like if Mother Courage backed out on her complaint to the captain?

(see the answer key)

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