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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mother Courage run with through the bombardment, giving her her nickname?
(a) Fifty loaves of bread.
(b) Her children.
(c) An important message.
(d) Medical supplies.

2. Mother Courage says the young soldier listens to her because _______________.
(a) She's right.
(b) He needs help.
(c) He feels guilty.
(d) She reminds him of his mother.

3. 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.

4. What does the chaplain call the cook?
(a) A coward.
(b) A Don Juan.
(c) A wizard.
(d) A fool.

5. Why can't the soldiers chop more wood?
(a) There is no more wood.
(b) They only have one axe.
(c) Their axe is broken.
(d) Their arms hurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is so special about the capon Mother Courage tries to sell?

2. Why shouldn't Kattrin run in to the peasants' house?

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

4. How long must Mother Courage wait to make her complaint to the captain?

5. What religion are the peasants?

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