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

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

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

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

5. How cheaply does the officer sell bullets for?
(a) 50 hellers.
(b) 10 hellers.
(c) 2 guilders.
(d) 3 guilders.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mother Courage thinks Eilif should be ashamed of himself for speculating about ______________.

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

3. People avoid Yvette like a ______ because they think she's sick.

4. How much does the cook end up buying the capon for?

5. Why does the older soldier tell the young soldier to be quiet?

(see the answer key)

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