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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 sergeant claim is hypocritical of Mother Courage?
(a) She is mean.
(b) She is afraid of war.
(c) She doesn't care about her children.
(d) She is a bad businesswoman.

2. Who does Eilif aspire to be like?
(a) The Chaplain.
(b) The Commander.
(c) His father.
(d) Julius Caesar.

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

4. What does the sergeant predict Swiss Cheese's nationality is?
(a) Chinese.
(b) Swiss.
(c) French.
(d) German.

5. What does Mother Courage live off of?
(a) War.
(b) Her children's labor.
(c) Her farm.
(d) Her musical talent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Eilif's story, what does he do when the peasants have him cornered?

3. Mother Courage tells Kattrin that ____ is a gift from God.

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

5. What isn't Mother Courage lending out to soldiers when the Catholic soldiers invade the camp?

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