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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mother Courage says the young soldier listens to her because _______________.
(a) He feels guilty.
(b) She's right.
(c) He needs help.
(d) She reminds him of his mother.

2. Why shouldn't Kattrin run in to the peasants' house?
(a) There are soldiers inside.
(b) There's a gas leak.
(c) The roof is going to fall in.
(d) Mother Courage told her not to.

3. What happens to Yvette's first love?
(a) He became wealthy.
(b) She left him.
(c) He was unfaithful.
(d) He died.

4. What are the peasants Eilif attacks doing with their food?
(a) Selling it.
(b) Throwing it away.
(c) They have none.
(d) Hiding it.

5. What is Mother Courage's opinion of the commander?
(a) He is ignorant.
(b) He is a bad commander.
(c) He is brave.
(d) He is intelligent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first soldier wearing?

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

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

4. What does the recruiting officer think the army needs?

5. What does Mother Courage take from the soldier as payment?

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