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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has the cook come back to Mother Courage when peace is declared?
(a) He's a spy.
(b) He loves her.
(c) He is broke.
(d) He is lonely.

2. What are the peasants Eilif attacks doing with their food?
(a) Hiding it.
(b) They have none.
(c) Selling it.
(d) Throwing it away.

3. Instead of bells, what will there be at the commander's funeral?
(a) Live music.
(b) Gun shots.
(c) Drums.
(d) Song.

4. What effect has Mother Courage had on the young soldier by the end of the scene?
(a) She has motivated him more.
(b) She has calmed him.
(c) She has converted him to Christianity.
(d) She has had no effect.

5. Why does the chaplain need linen?
(a) To sleep on.
(b) To sew with.
(c) To mend the tent.
(d) To bandage the peasants.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the cook, what kind of life is a cook's life?

2. Mother Courage says the young soldier listens to her because _______________.

3. Who does Yvette marry?

4. Mother Courage observes that there is no ______ in being seated.

5. How does Yvette look after all these years when she rejoins Mother Courage?

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