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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the recruiting officer offer Eilif if he joins the army?
(a) Women.
(b) Money and fame.
(c) His friendship.
(d) Eternal life.

2. What effect has Mother Courage had on the young soldier by the end of the scene?
(a) She has motivated him more.
(b) She has had no effect.
(c) She has converted him to Christianity.
(d) She has calmed him.

3. What would it look like if Mother Courage backed out on her complaint to the captain?
(a) She has a bad conscience.
(b) She doesn't care about her children.
(c) She is a bad businesswoman.
(d) She is indifferent to bullying.

4. How long has it been since Mother Courage has seen Eilif?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 8 weeks.
(c) 6 months.
(d) A decade.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the sergeant predict Swiss Cheese's nationality is?

3. When Eilif wants to join the army, Mother Courage tells him he's never happy until he's _______.

4. Mother Courage is afraid they will make Kattrin a ____ if the soldiers see her in Yvette's clothes.

5. Who does Eilif aspire to be like?

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