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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the cook refer to Mother Courage when the chaplain insults her?
(a) His sister.
(b) His mother.
(c) His girlfriend.
(d) His boss.

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

3. Why is Mother Courage so concerned about the war ending?
(a) She might buy more supplies.
(b) She's bored with war.
(c) She made a prophecy.
(d) She wants to see her son again.

4. Why does the older soldier tell the young soldier to be quiet?
(a) He's annoying.
(b) He can't be taken seriously.
(c) He's speaking nonsense.
(d) He'll be sent to the stocks.

5. Why does Mother Courage feel it's unfortunate that the commander died?
(a) Because he was so young.
(b) Because he was a good man.
(c) Because he had a family.
(d) Because he might have had special plans.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does the cook end up buying the capon for?

2. Why couldn't Kattrin pull the cart by herself?

3. The chaplain has _____ feelings for Mother Courage.

4. Why won't they ring bells for the commander's funeral?

5. What does Mother Courage take from the soldier as payment?

(see the answer key)

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