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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kattrin run into the peasants' dilapidated house?
(a) Her mother's supplies are inside.
(b) There's a baby inside.
(c) She has a death wish.
(d) Mother Courage told her to.

2. Mother Courage tells Kattrin that ____ is a gift from God.
(a) Courage.
(b) Dumbness.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Good sense.

3. Why don't the peasants stay out of the line of fire when the Catholic soldiers attack their farm?
(a) They thought it was a joke.
(b) They were surprised.
(c) To protect their farm.
(d) They have a death wish.

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

5. How long must Mother Courage wait to make her complaint to the captain?
(a) A day or two.
(b) Until after the young soldier.
(c) Until the captain has time.
(d) 20 minutes.

6. 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.

7. In Eilif's story, what does he do when the peasants have him cornered?
(a) Laughed.
(b) Sang.
(c) Ran away.
(d) Cried.

8. The young soldier says he won't stand for ________.
(a) Arrogance.
(b) Lies.
(c) Deceit.
(d) Injustice.

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

10. Why does Yvette sing "The Fraternization Song"?
(a) To tell the story of her love life.
(b) To warn people.
(c) To pass the time.
(d) To gain sympathy.

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

12. What does the sergeant claim is hypocritical of Mother Courage?
(a) She is mean.
(b) She is a bad businesswoman.
(c) She is afraid of war.
(d) She doesn't care about her children.

13. Why does the chaplain need linen?
(a) To sleep on.
(b) To mend the tent.
(c) To bandage the peasants.
(d) To sew with.

14. 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 going extinct.
(c) They are in season.
(d) They are in high demand.

15. Mother Courage calls Eilif her brave and ____ son.
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Clever.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Handsome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eilif want from Mother Courage when he sends her a message?

2. Who does Eilif aspire to be like?

3. What bible passage does the chaplain quote after Eilif's story?

4. Where is Kattrin's father from?

5. How much does Mother Courage try to sell the capon to the Cook for?

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