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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bible passage does the chaplain quote after Eilif's story?
(a) The Lord made 500 loaves out of 5.
(b) Jesus' crucifixion.
(c) Moses parting the sea.
(d) The burning bush.

2. Mother Courage calls Eilif her brave and ____ son.
(a) Handsome.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Clever.

3. What does Mother Courage decide to do at the end of the scene?
(a) Defend the young soldier's complaint.
(b) Complain to someone else.
(c) Join the army.
(d) Not complain.

4. Mother Courage is afraid they will make Kattrin a ____ if the soldiers see her in Yvette's clothes.
(a) Prostitute.
(b) Wife.
(c) Servant.
(d) Jester.

5. What does the chaplain call Kattrin?
(a) A captivating young person.
(b) A princess.
(c) A plague.
(d) An eyesore.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Eilif sing "The Song of the Wise Woman and the Soldier"?

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

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

4. In the commander's opinion, what does Eilif still believe in?

5. When Kattrin puts on Yvette's clothes, what about Yvette does she imitate?

(see the answer key)

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