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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mother Courage live off of?
(a) War.
(b) Her farm.
(c) Her children's labor.
(d) Her musical talent.

2. Why does Yvette drink in the morning?
(a) Because she's an alcoholic.
(b) Because she's bored.
(c) Because she's ill.
(d) Because she's depressed.

3. In Eilif's story, what does he do when the peasants have him cornered?
(a) Ran away.
(b) Laughed.
(c) Cried.
(d) Sang.

4. What does Eilif want from Mother Courage when he sends her a message?
(a) Food.
(b) Money.
(c) A wife.
(d) Help.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is saying Yvette is sick?

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

3. What is the first soldier wearing?

4. Why does the young soldier think he deserves money?

5. Who does Eilif aspire to be like?

(see the answer key)

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