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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eilif want from Mother Courage when he sends her a message?
(a) A wife.
(b) Money.
(c) Food.
(d) Help.

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

3. Why does the recruiting officer say you can't take a man's word anymore?
(a) No one has any sense of honor.
(b) His wife cheated on him.
(c) His best friend stole from him.
(d) He is angry with the king.

4. How does the cook refer to Mother Courage when the chaplain insults her?
(a) His girlfriend.
(b) His sister.
(c) His mother.
(d) His boss.

5. What are people shouting at the beginning of Scene 8?
(a) "Long live the King".
(b) "War".
(c) "Peace".
(d) "For he's a jolly good fellow".

Short Answer Questions

1. Mother Courage says the young soldier listens to her because _______________.

2. What are men doing instead of going to the commander's funeral?

3. Why can't the soldiers chop more wood?

4. When Eilif wants to join the army, Mother Courage tells him he's never happy until he's _______.

5. Why does the commander die?

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