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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why won't Swiss Cheese steal the money from the pay box?
(a) It is locked.
(b) His mother told him not to.
(c) He is too honest and simple.
(d) There isn't any money.

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

3. Mother Courage observes that Kattrin "sits, happy as a _______ in all this misery" of the suffering peasants.
(a) Lark.
(b) Cat.
(c) Baby.
(d) Hippo.

4. Why don't the peasants stay out of the line of fire when the Catholic soldiers attack their farm?
(a) To protect their farm.
(b) They have a death wish.
(c) They thought it was a joke.
(d) They were surprised.

5. When Kattrin puts on Yvette's clothes, what about Yvette does she imitate?
(a) Her sexy walk.
(b) Her batting eyelashes.
(c) Her manly walk.
(d) Her blank face.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the recruiting officer think the army needs?

3. What solace does Mother Courage take from Swiss Cheese's job in the army?

4. Swiss Cheese takes after a _____ man.

5. Why does the officer sell bullets for such a cheap price?

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