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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 run with through the bombardment, giving her her nickname?
(a) Fifty loaves of bread.
(b) An important message.
(c) Her children.
(d) Medical supplies.

2. What does Mother Courage promise to Kattrin when there is peace?
(a) A husband.
(b) Money.
(c) A house.
(d) A child.

3. Why does the recruiting officer say you can't take a man's word anymore?
(a) No one has any sense of honor.
(b) His wife cheated on him.
(c) He is angry with the king.
(d) His best friend stole from him.

4. Why does Yvette sing "The Fraternization Song"?
(a) To gain sympathy.
(b) To warn people.
(c) To pass the time.
(d) To tell the story of her love life.

5. Why doesn't Mother Courage want bed feathers?
(a) Because she already has some.
(b) Because no one has beds.
(c) Because she's morally opposed to them.
(d) Because she's allergic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the peasants Eilif attacks doing with their food?

2. What does Mother Courage live off of?

3. Why does Mother Courage insist on going to church when peace is declared?

4. Why does Mother Courage claim her price is a good one for a bird at this time?

5. What religion are the peasants?

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