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

3. Why won't Swiss Cheese steal the money from the pay box?
(a) There isn't any money.
(b) His mother told him not to.
(c) He is too honest and simple.
(d) It is locked.

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

5. What is so special about the capon Mother Courage tries to sell?
(a) It could live forever.
(b) It had many children.
(c) It was intelligent.
(d) It was magical.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the chaplain call Kattrin?

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

4. Why does Mother Courage have her opinion of the commander?

5. What does Eilif want from Mother Courage when he sends her a message?

(see the answer key)

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