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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the young soldier think he deserves money?
(a) Because he never asked for any.
(b) Because he's honest.
(c) Because he was the only one who swam in the river.
(d) Because he has been fighting for many years.

2. The older soldier says that the young soldier is ______.
(a) Crazy.
(b) Justified.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Brave.

3. Why does Yvette sing "The Fraternization Song"?
(a) To gain sympathy.
(b) To pass the time.
(c) To warn people.
(d) To tell the story of her love life.

4. What does the recruiting officer think the army needs?
(a) Books.
(b) Women soldiers.
(c) Food.
(d) Discipline.

5. Some time after Swiss Cheese has been killed, why is Mother Courage going to complain to the captain?
(a) Because he scared off her business.
(b) Because he treats soldiers badly.
(c) Because her cart has been destroyed.
(d) Because Swiss Cheese was wrongfully killed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the clerk know about Mother Courage?

2. How long has it been since Mother Courage has seen Eilif?

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

4. What regiment is Mother Courage's family from?

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

(see the answer key)

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