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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mother Courage have her opinion of the commander?
(a) He is well read.
(b) He needs brave soldiers.
(c) He is respectful and tolerant.
(d) He is mean to Eilif.

2. When Eilif wants to join the army, Mother Courage tells him he's never happy until he's _______.
(a) Causing problems.
(b) Making money.
(c) Embarrassing his brother.
(d) In a fight.

3. What is the first soldier wearing?
(a) A silk scarf.
(b) A leather jacket.
(c) A top hat.
(d) A fur coat.

4. What does the sergeant claim is hypocritical of Mother Courage?
(a) She is mean.
(b) She is afraid of war.
(c) She is a bad businesswoman.
(d) She doesn't care about her children.

5. What does the recruiting officer think the army needs?
(a) Discipline.
(b) Food.
(c) Women soldiers.
(d) Books.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mother Courage is afraid they will make Kattrin a ____ if the soldiers see her in Yvette's clothes.

2. The young soldier says he won't stand for ________.

3. What does Mother Courage compare the officers taking her son into the army to?

4. Who is saying Yvette is sick?

5. What is Swiss Cheese's real name?

(see the answer key)

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