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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 Mother Courage compare mixing the slips of paper in the helmet to?
(a) Clouds.
(b) Dust in the wind.
(c) A garden.
(d) A mother's womb.

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

3. Why is Mother Courage angry with Eilif after he attacks the peasants?
(a) Because he is cruel.
(b) Because he doesn't earn enough money.
(c) Because he never writes to her.
(d) Because he didn't surrender to the peasants.

4. Mother Courage thinks Eilif should be ashamed of himself for speculating about ______________.
(a) The kindness of others.
(b) Her love.
(c) His future.
(d) His commander's orders.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to Yvette's first love?

3. What is so special about the capon Mother Courage tries to sell?

4. What solace does Mother Courage take from Swiss Cheese's job in the army?

5. Why does Mother Courage have her opinion of the commander?

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