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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does the cook end up buying the capon for?
(a) Fifty hellers.
(b) Ten hellers.
(c) One guilder.
(d) Twenty hellers.

2. Mother Courage calls Eilif her brave and ____ son.
(a) Stupid.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Clever.

3. What is Mother Courage's advice to Kattrin about soldiers?
(a) They will make good husbands.
(b) They are too romantic.
(c) They have diseases.
(d) Never to marry one.

4. Why does Eilif sing "The Song of the Wise Woman and the Soldier"?
(a) Because his mother taught him.
(b) Because it's about him.
(c) Because it is the commander's favorite.
(d) To pass the time.

5. What is the sergeant's problem with peace?
(a) There is no organization.
(b) Peace is boring.
(c) He doesn't make any money.
(d) He has to see his wife more.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Kattrin's father from?

2. What does Eilif want from Mother Courage when he sends her a message?

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

4. Mother Courage thinks Eilif should be ashamed of himself for speculating about ______________.

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

(see the answer key)

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