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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What song does the cook sing to the parson?
(a) The Song of the Great Souls of the Earth.
(b) The Song of Mother Courage.
(c) The Song of the Wise Woman and the Soldier.
(d) The Song of Great Capitulation.

2. Why does Mother Courage think Eilif is in high favor of the commander?
(a) Eilif got a promotion.
(b) He has been invited to dinner.
(c) The Commander laughs at Eilif's jokes.
(d) The Commander is giving him lots of money.

3. Who does Eilif aspire to be like?
(a) His father.
(b) Julius Caesar.
(c) The Chaplain.
(d) The Commander.

4. What religion are the peasants?
(a) Episcopalian.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Christian.
(d) Protestant.

5. Mother Courage thinks Eilif should be ashamed of himself for speculating about ______________.
(a) The kindness of others.
(b) His commander's orders.
(c) Her love.
(d) His future.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mother Courage so concerned about the war ending?

2. What does Eilif want from Mother Courage when he sends her a message?

3. Why does Mother Courage insist on going to church when peace is declared?

4. Why does Yvette drink in the morning?

5. According to the cook, what kind of reward can one get for virtue?

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