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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why should the cook talk quietly when he is talking to Mother Courage about the inn?
(a) So Kattrin can't hear him.
(b) Because Kattrin is trying to sleep.
(c) So he doesn't wake the parson.
(d) Because he has an annoying voice.

2. Why is the cook angry with the chaplain when he returns?
(a) He is a thief.
(b) He is trying to marry Kattrin.
(c) He told Mother Courage to buy supplies.
(d) He is flirting with Mother Courage.

3. Why doesn't Mother Courage want peace?
(a) She doesn't want to see Eilif.
(b) She is bored in peace.
(c) She doesn't want Kattrin to get married.
(d) She just bought supplies.

4. According to the cook, what kind of reward can one get for virtue?
(a) Money.
(b) Good luck.
(c) None.
(d) A place in heaven.

5. Why does Yvette sing "The Fraternization Song"?
(a) To pass the time.
(b) To gain sympathy.
(c) To tell the story of her love life.
(d) To warn people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Mother Courage have any bandages to help the peasants with?

2. What is Mother Courage's opinion of the commander?

3. What is the first soldier wearing?

4. What does the chaplain call the cook?

5. What is the sergeant's problem with peace?

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