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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Mother Courage compare mixing the slips of paper in the helmet to?
(a) Clouds.
(b) Dust in the wind.
(c) A garden.
(d) A mother's womb.

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

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

5. Swiss Cheese takes after a _____ man.
(a) Italian.
(b) Cuban.
(c) French.
(d) Hungarian.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Mother Courage angry with Eilif after he attacks the peasants?

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

4. How much does the cook end up buying the capon for?

5. What are the peasants Eilif attacks doing with their food?

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