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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 draw a black cross for "death"?
(a) Because she saw it in her dream.
(b) Because she read it in a book.
(c) Because death is black.
(d) Because she is religious.

2. What is Mother Courage's advice to Kattrin about soldiers?
(a) They are too romantic.
(b) They will make good husbands.
(c) They have diseases.
(d) Never to marry one.

3. How does Mother Courage make herself known to Eilif?
(a) She makes his favorite meal.
(b) She sings from the kitchen.
(c) She sends him a note.
(d) She calls out to him.

4. Why does Mother Courage think Eilif is in high favor of the commander?
(a) The Commander is giving him lots of money.
(b) Eilif got a promotion.
(c) He has been invited to dinner.
(d) The Commander laughs at Eilif's jokes.

5. Why does Eilif sing "The Song of the Wise Woman and the Soldier"?
(a) Because it's about him.
(b) To pass the time.
(c) Because his mother taught him.
(d) Because it is the commander's favorite.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Eilif aspire to be like?

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

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

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

5. What does the recruiting officer think the army needs?

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