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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 predict Swiss Cheese's nationality is?
(a) French.
(b) German.
(c) Swiss.
(d) Chinese.

2. Why does Mother Courage think Eilif is in high favor of the commander?
(a) He has been invited to dinner.
(b) Eilif got a promotion.
(c) The Commander is giving him lots of money.
(d) The Commander laughs at Eilif's jokes.

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

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

5. In Eilif's story, what does he do when the peasants have him cornered?
(a) Cried.
(b) Sang.
(c) Laughed.
(d) Ran away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Eilif aspire to be like?

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

3. What regiment is Mother Courage's family from?

4. What does the recruiting officer offer Eilif if he joins the army?

5. How much does Mother Courage try to sell the capon to the Cook for?

(see the answer key)

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