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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the officer sell bullets for such a cheap price?
(a) Because he needs the money.
(b) Because he was ordered to.
(c) Because they don't work.
(d) Because there is low demand.

2. When Kattrin puts on Yvette's clothes, what about Yvette does she imitate?
(a) Her blank face.
(b) Her manly walk.
(c) Her batting eyelashes.
(d) Her sexy walk.

3. What does the recruiting officer offer Eilif if he joins the army?
(a) His friendship.
(b) Eternal life.
(c) Women.
(d) Money and fame.

4. What isn't Mother Courage lending out to soldiers when the Catholic soldiers invade the camp?
(a) Cloaks.
(b) Weapons.
(c) Books.
(d) Bedding.

5. What would it look like if Mother Courage backed out on her complaint to the captain?
(a) She has a bad conscience.
(b) She is indifferent to bullying.
(c) She doesn't care about her children.
(d) She is a bad businesswoman.

6. Why does Mother Courage sing "The Song of Great Capitulation"?
(a) To calm the soldier.
(b) To tell a story.
(c) To get money.
(d) To pass the time.

7. Where is Kattrin's father from?
(a) Poland.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

8. What does Mother Courage live off of?
(a) Her farm.
(b) Her musical talent.
(c) War.
(d) Her children's labor.

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

10. Who does Eilif aspire to be like?
(a) Julius Caesar.
(b) His father.
(c) The Commander.
(d) The Chaplain.

11. Why does Mother Courage claim her price is a good one for a bird at this time?
(a) They are in a siege.
(b) They are in season.
(c) They are going extinct.
(d) They are in high demand.

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

13. What bible passage does the chaplain quote after Eilif's story?
(a) Jesus' crucifixion.
(b) The Lord made 500 loaves out of 5.
(c) The burning bush.
(d) Moses parting the sea.

14. What religion are the peasants?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Protestant.
(c) Episcopalian.
(d) Christian.

15. What does Mother Courage decide to do at the end of the scene?
(a) Not complain.
(b) Complain to someone else.
(c) Defend the young soldier's complaint.
(d) Join the army.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why won't Swiss Cheese steal the money from the pay box?

2. Why does Mother Courage have her opinion of the commander?

3. Why does the first soldier want brandy?

4. What does the recruiting officer think the army needs?

5. Where in the world is Mother Courage's family from?

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