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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the commander's opinion, what does Eilif still believe in?
(a) Magic.
(b) Santa.
(c) God.
(d) Humanity.

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

3. People avoid Yvette like a ______ because they think she's sick.
(a) Stinking fish.
(b) Sewer.
(c) Prostitute.
(d) Tax collector.

4. Why does Mother Courage have her opinion of the commander?
(a) He is respectful and tolerant.
(b) He is well read.
(c) He needs brave soldiers.
(d) He is mean to Eilif.

5. What does Mother Courage decide to do at the end of the scene?
(a) Join the army.
(b) Defend the young soldier's complaint.
(c) Not complain.
(d) Complain to someone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the cook propose that he and Mother Courage call to the parson?

2. Why does Mother Courage claim her price is a good one for a bird at this time?

3. Mother Courage tells Kattrin that ____ is a gift from God.

4. What does the young solder threaten he will do to the captain?

5. Why do the soldiers come to the peasants' farmhouse late at night?

(see the answer key)

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