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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mother Courage leave to go to the market after peace is declared?
(a) To find Eilif.
(b) To chase after the chaplain.
(c) To send a letter.
(d) To sell her supplies.

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

3. Why doesn't Mother Courage want bed feathers?
(a) Because she's morally opposed to them.
(b) Because she already has some.
(c) Because no one has beds.
(d) Because she's allergic.

4. What does the recruiting officer think the army needs?
(a) Food.
(b) Discipline.
(c) Books.
(d) Women soldiers.

5. What is Mother Courage finally tired of after traveling with the army for so long?
(a) Responsibility.
(b) The cook talking.
(c) Wandering.
(d) Kattrin.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mother Courage sees Kattrin with the board, she calls her a ________.

2. Why does the chaplain hesitate to put on his pastor's coat?

3. Where is Mother Courage when the soldiers come to the farmhouse?

4. Why does the first soldier want brandy?

5. Mother Courage observes that Kattrin "sits, happy as a _______ in all this misery" of the suffering peasants.

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