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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 Kattrin run into the peasants' dilapidated house?
(a) There's a baby inside.
(b) Her mother's supplies are inside.
(c) She has a death wish.
(d) Mother Courage told her to.

2. A soldier tells Kattrin if she comes down from the roof and takes them to her mother, they will ______________.
(a) Kill the cattle.
(b) Give her money.
(c) Find her a new family.
(d) Spare her mother.

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

4. What bible passage does the chaplain quote after Eilif's story?
(a) Jesus' crucifixion.
(b) The burning bush.
(c) Moses parting the sea.
(d) The Lord made 500 loaves out of 5.

5. Where is the peseants' ladder to get to the roof?
(a) On the roof.
(b) In the shed.
(c) Stolen.
(d) In town.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Scene 5 take place?

2. What happens to Yvette's first love?

3. Why do the poor need courage?

4. Why does Kattrin go to the roof?

5. What regiment is Mother Courage's family from?

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