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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is Swiss Cheese's real name?
(a) Eilif.
(b) Feyos.
(c) Henry.
(d) Victor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Eilif sing "The Song of the Wise Woman and the Soldier"?

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

4. Why does the recruiting officer say you can't take a man's word anymore?

5. Why does Mother Courage tear slips of paper?

(see the answer key)

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