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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the young soldier angry at by the end of Scene 4?
(a) The Clerk.
(b) The Captain.
(c) The Older Soldier.
(d) Mother Courage.

2. What does Mother Courage rub on Kattrin's face to hide her beauty?
(a) Paint.
(b) Ashes.
(c) Mud.
(d) Food.

3. Why does Mother Courage sing "The Song of Great Capitulation"?
(a) To get money.
(b) To calm the soldier.
(c) To tell a story.
(d) To pass the time.

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

5. Why does the officer sell bullets for such a cheap price?
(a) Because there is low demand.
(b) Because he needs the money.
(c) Because they don't work.
(d) Because he was ordered to.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Yvette sing "The Fraternization Song"?

5. What would it look like if Mother Courage backed out on her complaint to the captain?

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