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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 rub on Kattrin's face to hide her beauty?
(a) Food.
(b) Ashes.
(c) Mud.
(d) Paint.

2. Why does the young soldier think he deserves money?
(a) Because he has been fighting for many years.
(b) Because he's honest.
(c) Because he never asked for any.
(d) Because he was the only one who swam in the river.

3. Why does Mother Courage sing "The Song of Great Capitulation"?
(a) To calm the soldier.
(b) To tell a story.
(c) To pass the time.
(d) To get money.

4. When Eilif wants to join the army, Mother Courage tells him he's never happy until he's _______.
(a) Embarrassing his brother.
(b) Causing problems.
(c) Making money.
(d) In a fight.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the clerk know about Mother Courage?

2. What does the young solder threaten he will do to the captain?

3. Mother Courage tells Kattrin that ____ is a gift from God.

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

5. Why won't Mother Courage help the peasant family that was injured in the attack on their farm?

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