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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mother Courage thinks Eilif should be ashamed of himself for speculating about ______________.
(a) His future.
(b) His commander's orders.
(c) Her love.
(d) The kindness of others.

2. The young soldier says he won't stand for ________.
(a) Deceit.
(b) Injustice.
(c) Lies.
(d) Arrogance.

3. What does the recruiting officer think the army needs?
(a) Women soldiers.
(b) Food.
(c) Discipline.
(d) Books.

4. What is so special about the capon Mother Courage tries to sell?
(a) It had many children.
(b) It was intelligent.
(c) It was magical.
(d) It could live forever.

5. People avoid Yvette like a ______ because they think she's sick.
(a) Tax collector.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Stinking fish.
(d) Sewer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mother Courage have her opinion of the commander?

2. What does the recruiting officer offer Eilif if he joins the army?

3. How much does Mother Courage try to sell the capon to the Cook for?

4. How much does the cook end up buying the capon for?

5. What would it look like if Mother Courage backed out on her complaint to the captain?

(see the answer key)

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