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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is so special about the capon Mother Courage tries to sell?
(a) It could live forever.
(b) It was intelligent.
(c) It was magical.
(d) It had many children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mother Courage's opinion of the commander?

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

3. Where is Kattrin's father from?

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

5. Why does Mother Courage claim her price is a good one for a bird at this time?

(see the answer key)

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