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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What solace does Mother Courage take from Swiss Cheese's job in the army?
(a) He doesn't fight.
(b) He is well respected.
(c) He earns good money.
(d) He meets nice girls.

2. Why is the young soldier complaining to the captain?
(a) Because the captain stole his money.
(b) Because the captain recruited his son.
(c) Because the captain has a drinking problem.
(d) Because the captain stole his wife.

3. What does Mother Courage compare mixing the slips of paper in the helmet to?
(a) A mother's womb.
(b) Clouds.
(c) A garden.
(d) Dust in the wind.

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

5. What is Mother Courage's opinion of the commander?
(a) He is intelligent.
(b) He is brave.
(c) He is a bad commander.
(d) He is ignorant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of rage does Mother Courage think the young soldier has?

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

3. Mother Courage observes that there is no ______ in being seated.

4. Why don't the peasants stay out of the line of fire when the Catholic soldiers attack their farm?

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

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