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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the recruiting officer say you can't take a man's word anymore?
(a) No one has any sense of honor.
(b) His best friend stole from him.
(c) His wife cheated on him.
(d) He is angry with the king.

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

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

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

5. Why does Mother Courage claim her price is a good one for a bird at this time?
(a) They are going extinct.
(b) They are in a siege.
(c) They are in season.
(d) They are in high demand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Swiss Cheese's real name?

2. What does Mother Courage compare mixing the slips of paper in the helmet to?

3. Where in the world is Mother Courage's family from?

4. When Eilif wants to join the army, Mother Courage tells him he's never happy until he's _______.

5. Who does Eilif aspire to be like?

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