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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What religion are the peasants?
(a) Christian.
(b) Protestant.
(c) Episcopalian.
(d) Jewish.

3. Why does the older soldier tell the young soldier to be quiet?
(a) He'll be sent to the stocks.
(b) He's speaking nonsense.
(c) He's annoying.
(d) He can't be taken seriously.

4. Why does Mother Courage insist on going to church when peace is declared?
(a) To marry the chaplain.
(b) To repent her sins.
(c) To honor Swiss Cheese.
(d) To pray for Kattrin.

5. Who does Eilif aspire to be like?
(a) His father.
(b) The Commander.
(c) Julius Caesar.
(d) The Chaplain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Instead of bells, what will there be at the commander's funeral?

2. Why does Eilif sing "The Song of the Wise Woman and the Soldier"?

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

4. What does Mother Courage compare the officers taking her son into the army to?

5. When Mother Courage sees Kattrin with the board, she calls her a ________.

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