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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Kattrin get very anxious while the injured peasants are in her tent?
(a) Because soldier's are approaching.
(b) Because her mother is being verbally attacked.
(c) Because the peasants need linen.
(d) Because the chaplain is flirting with her.

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

4. Who is the young soldier angry at by the end of Scene 4?
(a) Mother Courage.
(b) The Older Soldier.
(c) The Captain.
(d) The Clerk.

5. What is Swiss Cheese's real name?
(a) Henry.
(b) Victor.
(c) Eilif.
(d) Feyos.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does the cook end up buying the capon for?

2. What regiment is Mother Courage's family from?

3. What is Mother Courage doing while she talks to the chaplain at the beginning of Scene 6?

4. Why does Mother Courage feel it's unfortunate that the commander died?

5. Why does Mother Courage draw a black cross for "death"?

(see the answer key)

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