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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What effect has Mother Courage had on the young soldier by the end of the scene?
(a) She has converted him to Christianity.
(b) She has had no effect.
(c) She has calmed him.
(d) She has motivated him more.

4. What does Mother Courage run with through the bombardment, giving her her nickname?
(a) Her children.
(b) Medical supplies.
(c) Fifty loaves of bread.
(d) An important message.

5. What does Mother Courage compare the officers taking her son into the army to?
(a) A lamb to the slaughter.
(b) A moth to a flame.
(c) Taking candy from a baby.
(d) Easy as pie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why shouldn't Kattrin run in to the peasants' house?

2. What body part is one of the peasants missing after their farm is attacked?

3. Where in the world is Mother Courage's family from?

4. What isn't Mother Courage lending out to soldiers when the Catholic soldiers invade the camp?

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

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