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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A soldier tells Kattrin if she comes down from the roof and takes them to her mother, they will ______________.
(a) Find her a new family.
(b) Spare her mother.
(c) Kill the cattle.
(d) Give her money.

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

3. Why won't they ring bells for the commander's funeral?
(a) He hated bells.
(b) They destroyed the bells.
(c) Bells sound too celebratory.
(d) He doesn't deserve them.

4. What does Mother Courage not know at the end of the play?
(a) Eilif is dead.
(b) She is a wanted woman.
(c) Her home's been destroyed.
(d) She is sick.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mother Courage's opinion of the commander?

2. Why is Kattrin not in danger by going out alone?

3. Where does Scene 5 take place?

4. In Eilif's story, what does he do when the peasants have him cornered?

5. In her dreams, where does Mother Courage see herself pulling her cart?

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