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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the commander die?
(a) It was an accident.
(b) He was assassinated.
(c) He was in the front lines.
(d) He killed himself.

2. In the chaplain's opinion, where do commanders grow?
(a) In the heart.
(b) In the ground.
(c) On trees.
(d) At home.

3. Why does Mother Courage draw a black cross for "death"?
(a) Because she saw it in her dream.
(b) Because death is black.
(c) Because she is religious.
(d) Because she read it in a book.

4. How does Mother Courage make herself known to Eilif?
(a) She sends him a note.
(b) She calls out to him.
(c) She sings from the kitchen.
(d) She makes his favorite meal.

5. Why is the cook angry with the chaplain when he returns?
(a) He is a thief.
(b) He is trying to marry Kattrin.
(c) He told Mother Courage to buy supplies.
(d) He is flirting with Mother Courage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the young soldier think he deserves money?

2. In Eilif's story, what does he do when the peasants have him cornered?

3. What does the chaplain call the cook?

4. Swiss Cheese takes after a _____ man.

5. What does the clerk know about Mother Courage?

(see the answer key)

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