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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 sergeant claim is hypocritical of Mother Courage?
(a) She is a bad businesswoman.
(b) She is afraid of war.
(c) She doesn't care about her children.
(d) She is mean.

2. What is Mother Courage's opinion of the commander?
(a) He is ignorant.
(b) He is a bad commander.
(c) He is intelligent.
(d) He is brave.

3. What regiment is Mother Courage's family from?
(a) First Finnish Regiment.
(b) Third Polish Regiment.
(c) Second Finnish Regiment.
(d) Second Polish Regiment.

4. Who does Eilif aspire to be like?
(a) Julius Caesar.
(b) The Commander.
(c) His father.
(d) The Chaplain.

5. Mother Courage calls Eilif her brave and ____ son.
(a) Handsome.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Clever.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Eilif's story, what does he do when the peasants have him cornered?

2. How long has it been since Mother Courage has seen Eilif?

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

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

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

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