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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Yvette drink in the morning?
(a) Because she's ill.
(b) Because she's depressed.
(c) Because she's bored.
(d) Because she's an alcoholic.

2. Who is saying Yvette is sick?
(a) Mother Courage.
(b) The Cook.
(c) Everyone.
(d) The soldiers.

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

4. Mother Courage is afraid they will make Kattrin a ____ if the soldiers see her in Yvette's clothes.
(a) Wife.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Servant.
(d) Jester.

5. Where in the world is Mother Courage's family from?
(a) Holland.
(b) France.
(c) America.
(d) Bavaria.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mother Courage make herself known to Eilif?

3. What is Mother Courage's advice to Kattrin about soldiers?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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