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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 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.

2. How cheaply does the officer sell bullets for?
(a) 50 hellers.
(b) 10 hellers.
(c) 3 guilders.
(d) 2 guilders.

3. Why does the officer sell bullets for such a cheap price?
(a) Because he was ordered to.
(b) Because they don't work.
(c) Because there is low demand.
(d) Because he needs the money.

4. Mother Courage tells Kattrin that ____ is a gift from God.
(a) Dumbness.
(b) Good sense.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Courage.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When Kattrin puts on Yvette's clothes, what about Yvette does she imitate?

4. Why won't Swiss Cheese steal the money from the pay box?

5. What does the chaplain call Kattrin?

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