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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the chaplain call Kattrin?
(a) A captivating young person.
(b) A princess.
(c) A plague.
(d) An eyesore.

3. Why won't they ring bells for the commander's funeral?
(a) He doesn't deserve them.
(b) He hated bells.
(c) Bells sound too celebratory.
(d) They destroyed the bells.

4. What does Mother Courage decide to do at the end of the scene?
(a) Defend the young soldier's complaint.
(b) Join the army.
(c) Complain to someone else.
(d) Not complain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the young soldier complaining to the captain?

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

3. Who is the young soldier angry at by the end of Scene 4?

4. What does the chaplain call the cook?

5. What does Mother Courage live off of?

(see the answer key)

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