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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Swiss Cheese takes after a _____ man.
(a) French.
(b) Hungarian.
(c) Italian.
(d) Cuban.

2. Why does Mother Courage draw a black cross for "death"?
(a) Because she read it in a book.
(b) Because she saw it in her dream.
(c) Because she is religious.
(d) Because death is black.

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

4. Mother Courage says that she still has _______, which gives her hope to carry on.
(a) Swiss Cheese.
(b) Eilif.
(c) A husband.
(d) Money.

5. How does Mother Courage feel about moving on?
(a) She's happy.
(b) She's sad.
(c) She's reluctant.
(d) She'll manage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why won't Mother Courage use her officers' shirts as bandages?

2. Who is saying Yvette is sick?

3. Why does Mother Courage give the peasants money before she leaves Kattrin's body with them?

4. Mother Courage thinks Eilif should be ashamed of himself for speculating about ______________.

5. Why can't Kattrin come to the inn?

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