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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What body part is one of the peasants missing after their farm is attacked?
(a) Some fingers.
(b) An arm.
(c) A foot.
(d) A leg.

2. Why shouldn't Kattrin run in to the peasants' house?
(a) There are soldiers inside.
(b) The roof is going to fall in.
(c) Mother Courage told her not to.
(d) There's a gas leak.

3. Why does the first soldier want brandy?
(a) Because he's bored.
(b) Because he's an alcoholic.
(c) Because he missed the plunder.
(d) Because it's free.

4. Why is Eilif being killed?
(a) He's a traitor.
(b) He is a lazy soldier.
(c) He attacked peasants.
(d) He stole the Chief's wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the young soldier complaining to the captain?

2. What is Mother Courage finally tired of after traveling with the army for so long?

3. The peasant woman calls Kattrin a ______ when she tells her to stop drumming.

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

5. How long has it been since Mother Courage has seen Eilif?

(see the answer key)

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