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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the young soldier think he deserves money?
(a) Because he's honest.
(b) Because he was the only one who swam in the river.
(c) Because he has been fighting for many years.
(d) Because he never asked for any.

2. Why does Mother Courage insist on going to church when peace is declared?
(a) To pray for Kattrin.
(b) To repent her sins.
(c) To marry the chaplain.
(d) To honor Swiss Cheese.

3. Why would Kattrin be bad for business at the inn?
(a) She is scarred.
(b) She is a bad dancer.
(c) She is clumsy.
(d) She steals.

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

5. What does the sergeant predict Swiss Cheese's nationality is?
(a) Swiss.
(b) French.
(c) German.
(d) Chinese.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why won't Swiss Cheese steal the money from the pay box?

2. Instead of bells, what will there be at the commander's funeral?

3. Who is the young soldier angry at by the end of Scene 4?

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

5. How does the cook refer to Mother Courage when the chaplain insults her?

(see the answer key)

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