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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religion are the peasants?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Christian.
(c) Episcopalian.
(d) Protestant.

2. When her mother doesn't help the peasants, why does Kattrin pick up the wooden board in the tent?
(a) To bolt the door.
(b) To mend the house.
(c) To threaten her mother.
(d) To put out a fire.

3. Why does Mother Courage claim her price is a good one for a bird at this time?
(a) They are in high demand.
(b) They are in season.
(c) They are in a siege.
(d) They are going extinct.

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

5. The young soldier says he won't stand for ________.
(a) Arrogance.
(b) Deceit.
(c) Injustice.
(d) Lies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mother Courage draw a black cross for "death"?

2. What does the sergeant claim is hypocritical of Mother Courage?

3. Some time after Swiss Cheese has been killed, why is Mother Courage going to complain to the captain?

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

5. Why does Kattrin get very anxious while the injured peasants are in her tent?

(see the answer key)

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