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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How cheaply does the officer sell bullets for?
(a) 50 hellers.
(b) 3 guilders.
(c) 10 hellers.
(d) 2 guilders.

4. What is the first soldier wearing?
(a) A top hat.
(b) A silk scarf.
(c) A leather jacket.
(d) A fur coat.

5. Why won't Mother Courage help the peasant family that was injured in the attack on their farm?
(a) Because they don't have any money.
(b) Because they are thieves.
(c) Because they deserved what happened to them.
(d) Because they're Protestants.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Mother Courage angry with Eilif after he attacks the peasants?

3. Why does the young soldier think he deserves money?

4. Mother Courage calls Eilif her brave and ____ son.

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

(see the answer key)

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