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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 the recruiting officer think the army needs?
(a) Women soldiers.
(b) Discipline.
(c) Books.
(d) Food.

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

3. When her mother doesn't help the peasants, why does Kattrin pick up the wooden board in the tent?
(a) To bolt the door.
(b) To threaten her mother.
(c) To mend the house.
(d) To put out a fire.

4. What solace does Mother Courage take from Swiss Cheese's job in the army?
(a) He doesn't fight.
(b) He earns good money.
(c) He meets nice girls.
(d) He is well respected.

5. In the chaplain's opinion, wars can look forward to ________ futures.
(a) Prosperous.
(b) Victorious.
(c) Colorful.
(d) Devastating.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mother Courage says it's _______ everyone is missing the commander's funeral.

2. Why does the commander die?

3. Why does Yvette drink in the morning?

4. Why hasn't the watchman sounded the alarm?

5. What does Mother Courage compare the officers taking her son into the army to?

(see the answer key)

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