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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 is Mother Courage angry with Eilif after he attacks the peasants?
(a) Because he doesn't earn enough money.
(b) Because he didn't surrender to the peasants.
(c) Because he never writes to her.
(d) Because he is cruel.

2. Mother Courage observes that there is no ______ in being seated.
(a) Dignity.
(b) Revolt.
(c) Shame.
(d) Glory.

3. Why won't the clerk go to the commander's funeral?
(a) Because he can't find a ride.
(b) Because of the rain.
(c) Because he is forbidden to.
(d) Because he didn't like the commander.

4. What unlikely thing does the chaplain claim one can find in war?
(a) Hope.
(b) Peace.
(c) Fortune.
(d) Love.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the cook call the chaplain when they fight over Mother Courage?

4. What does the clerk know about Mother Courage?

5. Where does Scene 5 take place?

(see the answer key)

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