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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What bible passage does the chaplain quote after Eilif's story?
(a) Jesus' crucifixion.
(b) The Lord made 500 loaves out of 5.
(c) The burning bush.
(d) Moses parting the sea.

3. What happens to Yvette's first love?
(a) He was unfaithful.
(b) He became wealthy.
(c) He died.
(d) She left him.

4. Why does the recruiting officer say you can't take a man's word anymore?
(a) His best friend stole from him.
(b) No one has any sense of honor.
(c) He is angry with the king.
(d) His wife cheated on him.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mother Courage compare mixing the slips of paper in the helmet to?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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