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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 in the front lines.
(c) He killed himself.
(d) He was assassinated.

2. What body part is one of the peasants missing after their farm is attacked?
(a) A foot.
(b) Some fingers.
(c) An arm.
(d) A leg.

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

4. Why does Eilif sing "The Song of the Wise Woman and the Soldier"?
(a) Because it is the commander's favorite.
(b) To pass the time.
(c) Because it's about him.
(d) Because his mother taught him.

5. In Eilif's story, what does he do when the peasants have him cornered?
(a) Ran away.
(b) Cried.
(c) Sang.
(d) Laughed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the cook angry with the chaplain when he returns?

2. Why does the older soldier tell the young soldier to be quiet?

3. How cheaply does the officer sell bullets for?

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

5. The older soldier says that the young soldier is ______.

(see the answer key)

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