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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the recruiting officer think the army needs?
(a) Discipline.
(b) Women soldiers.
(c) Food.
(d) Books.

2. Why does Yvette sing "The Fraternization Song"?
(a) To warn people.
(b) To tell the story of her love life.
(c) To pass the time.
(d) To gain sympathy.

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

4. What does Mother Courage compare the officers taking her son into the army to?
(a) A lamb to the slaughter.
(b) Easy as pie.
(c) Taking candy from a baby.
(d) A moth to a flame.

5. Why does Mother Courage claim her price is a good one for a bird at this time?
(a) They are in high demand.
(b) They are in a siege.
(c) They are going extinct.
(d) They are in season.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eilif want from Mother Courage when he sends her a message?

2. Mother Courage is afraid they will make Kattrin a ____ if the soldiers see her in Yvette's clothes.

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

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

5. Why does Yvette drink in the morning?

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