View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mother Courage angry with Eilif after he attacks the peasants?
(a) Because he never writes to her.
(b) Because he is cruel.
(c) Because he doesn't earn enough money.
(d) Because he didn't surrender to the peasants.

2. How much does the cook end up buying the capon for?
(a) One guilder.
(b) Twenty hellers.
(c) Ten hellers.
(d) Fifty hellers.

3. When Eilif wants to join the army, Mother Courage tells him he's never happy until he's _______.
(a) Making money.
(b) In a fight.
(c) Embarrassing his brother.
(d) Causing problems.

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

5. Why does Eilif sing "The Song of the Wise Woman and the Soldier"?
(a) To pass the time.
(b) Because it is the commander's favorite.
(c) Because it's about him.
(d) Because his mother taught him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Swiss Cheese's real name?

2. Why does Mother Courage have her opinion of the commander?

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

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

5. What does the sergeant claim is hypocritical of Mother Courage?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 265 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample