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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long has it been since Mother Courage has seen Eilif?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 8 weeks.
(d) A decade.

3. Why won't Swiss Cheese steal the money from the pay box?
(a) He is too honest and simple.
(b) There isn't any money.
(c) His mother told him not to.
(d) It is locked.

4. How much does Mother Courage try to sell the capon to the Cook for?
(a) Fifty hellers.
(b) Ten hellers.
(c) Sixty hellers.
(d) Seventy hellers.

5. In the commander's opinion, what does Eilif still believe in?
(a) Santa.
(b) God.
(c) Humanity.
(d) Magic.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mother Courage rub on Kattrin's face to hide her beauty?

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

4. What does the sergeant predict Swiss Cheese's nationality is?

5. What does Mother Courage compare the officers taking her son into the army to?

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