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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Eilif aspire to be like?
(a) The Commander.
(b) The Chaplain.
(c) His father.
(d) Julius Caesar.

2. Why does Eilif sing "The Song of the Wise Woman and the Soldier"?
(a) Because it is the commander's favorite.
(b) To pass the time.
(c) Because his mother taught him.
(d) Because it's about him.

3. Why does Mother Courage think Eilif is in high favor of the commander?
(a) The Commander is giving him lots of money.
(b) Eilif got a promotion.
(c) The Commander laughs at Eilif's jokes.
(d) He has been invited to dinner.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of rage does Mother Courage think the young soldier has?

2. What bible passage does the chaplain quote after Eilif's story?

3. What does Mother Courage decide to do at the end of the scene?

4. How much does Mother Courage try to sell the capon to the Cook for?

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

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