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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 the recruiting officer offer Eilif if he joins the army?
(a) His friendship.
(b) Eternal life.
(c) Women.
(d) Money and fame.

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

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

4. What bible passage does the chaplain quote after Eilif's story?
(a) Jesus' crucifixion.
(b) Moses parting the sea.
(c) The Lord made 500 loaves out of 5.
(d) The burning bush.

5. 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) He has been invited to dinner.
(d) The Commander laughs at Eilif's jokes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What solace does Mother Courage take from Swiss Cheese's job in the army?

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

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

4. What is the sergeant's problem with peace?

5. What is Swiss Cheese's real name?

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