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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why will it be easier for Kattrin to find a husband at the inn?
(a) Because she will have a position.
(b) She will be wealthy.
(c) The cook could find her one.
(d) There are nice men in the town.

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

3. What prayer do the peasants pray when the soldiers are threatening them in their farmhouse?
(a) Hallelujah.
(b) Hail Mary.
(c) Our Father.
(d) The Forgiveness Song.

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

5. What solace does Mother Courage take from Swiss Cheese's job in the army?
(a) He meets nice girls.
(b) He doesn't fight.
(c) He is well respected.
(d) He earns good money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mother Courage leave to go to the market after peace is declared?

2. Instead of going with the cook to the inn, what does Mother Courage do at the end of Scene 9?

3. Why would Kattrin be bad for business at the inn?

4. Why does the commander die?

5. Why is Eilif being killed?

(see the answer key)

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