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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What solace does Mother Courage take from Swiss Cheese's job in the army?
(a) He doesn't fight.
(b) He earns good money.
(c) He meets nice girls.
(d) He is well respected.

3. Where in the world is Mother Courage's family from?
(a) France.
(b) America.
(c) Bavaria.
(d) Holland.

4. Why does Mother Courage insist on going to church when peace is declared?
(a) To pray for Kattrin.
(b) To marry the chaplain.
(c) To honor Swiss Cheese.
(d) To repent her sins.

5. Why does Mother Courage feel it's unfortunate that the commander died?
(a) Because he was a good man.
(b) Because he had a family.
(c) Because he might have had special plans.
(d) Because he was so young.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Eilif's story, what does he do when the peasants have him cornered?

3. Why does the commander die?

4. People avoid Yvette like a ______ because they think she's sick.

5. Why does Mother Courage have her opinion of the commander?

(see the answer key)

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