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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where in the world is Mother Courage's family from?
(a) Bavaria.
(b) America.
(c) France.
(d) Holland.

2. Where does Swiss Cheese plan to hide the pay box?
(a) In another tent.
(b) Under some clothes.
(c) Under the mattress.
(d) In his bag.

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

4. What is so special about the capon Mother Courage tries to sell?
(a) It was magical.
(b) It had many children.
(c) It could live forever.
(d) It was intelligent.

5. Where is Kattrin's father from?
(a) France.
(b) Poland.
(c) Germany.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mother Courage thinks Eilif should be ashamed of himself for speculating about ______________.

2. Why does Mother Courage claim her price is a good one for a bird at this time?

3. Why does the officer sell bullets for such a cheap price?

4. People avoid Yvette like a ______ because they think she's sick.

5. What are the peasants Eilif attacks doing with their food?

(see the answer key)

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