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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long has it been since Mother Courage has seen Eilif?
(a) 6 months.
(b) A decade.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 8 weeks.

3. Why does Mother Courage think Eilif is in high favor of the commander?
(a) Eilif got a promotion.
(b) The Commander is giving him lots of money.
(c) The Commander laughs at Eilif's jokes.
(d) He has been invited to dinner.

4. What does Mother Courage compare the officers taking her son into the army to?
(a) A moth to a flame.
(b) Taking candy from a baby.
(c) A lamb to the slaughter.
(d) Easy as pie.

5. What does Mother Courage live off of?
(a) War.
(b) Her musical talent.
(c) Her farm.
(d) Her children's labor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Mother Courage try to sell the capon to the Cook for?

2. Mother Courage calls Eilif her brave and ____ son.

3. What is Mother Courage's opinion of the commander?

4. What bible passage does the chaplain quote after Eilif's story?

5. What is Swiss Cheese's real name?

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