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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 the sergeant predict Swiss Cheese's nationality is?
(a) German.
(b) Swiss.
(c) Chinese.
(d) French.

2. What would it look like if Mother Courage backed out on her complaint to the captain?
(a) She is indifferent to bullying.
(b) She doesn't care about her children.
(c) She has a bad conscience.
(d) She is a bad businesswoman.

3. How does Mother Courage make herself known to Eilif?
(a) She calls out to him.
(b) She sings from the kitchen.
(c) She makes his favorite meal.
(d) She sends him a note.

4. What does the young solder threaten he will do to the captain?
(a) Quit the army.
(b) Steal his wife.
(c) Sabotage the army.
(d) Murder him.

5. Why does Mother Courage think Eilif is in high favor of the commander?
(a) Eilif got a promotion.
(b) He has been invited to dinner.
(c) The Commander laughs at Eilif's jokes.
(d) The Commander is giving him lots of money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mother Courage says the young soldier listens to her because _______________.

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

3. Why won't Mother Courage help the peasant family that was injured in the attack on their farm?

4. Why does the chaplain need linen?

5. Swiss Cheese takes after a _____ man.

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