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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mother Courage claims that Kattrin would still be alive if the peasants hadn't told her about _______.
(a) The children.
(b) Eilif's death.
(c) The drum.
(d) The food.

2. What is Mother Courage's advice to Kattrin about soldiers?
(a) Never to marry one.
(b) They are too romantic.
(c) They have diseases.
(d) They will make good husbands.

3. What does the sergeant predict Swiss Cheese's nationality is?
(a) French.
(b) Chinese.
(c) German.
(d) Swiss.

4. How does Kattrin react to the soldiers' attempts to silence her?
(a) She does what they ask.
(b) She throws things at them.
(c) She runs away.
(d) She laughs.

5. What is Mother Courage's last line?
(a) "All's well that ends well".
(b) "Back to business."
(c) "Take me with you".
(d) "Nothing can stop me".

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mother Courage feel it's unfortunate that the commander died?

2. What does Mother Courage not know at the end of the play?

3. Who passes by the farmhouse and Mother Courage follows and exits for the last time?

4. What attitude does the chaplain have towards women?

5. What religion are the peasants?

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