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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What solace does Mother Courage take from Swiss Cheese's job in the army?
(a) He doesn't fight.
(b) He is well respected.
(c) He meets nice girls.
(d) He earns good money.

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

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

5. Why does Yvette drink in the morning?
(a) Because she's bored.
(b) Because she's an alcoholic.
(c) Because she's depressed.
(d) Because she's ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the clerk know about Mother Courage?

2. What is Mother Courage's opinion of the commander?

3. Mother Courage calls Eilif her brave and ____ son.

4. What does the recruiting officer offer Eilif if he joins the army?

5. What does the chaplain call Kattrin?

(see the answer key)

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