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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Swiss Cheese's real name?
(a) Victor.
(b) Feyos.
(c) Henry.
(d) Eilif.

3. Why won't Swiss Cheese steal the money from the pay box?
(a) He is too honest and simple.
(b) There isn't any money.
(c) His mother told him not to.
(d) It is locked.

4. What is Mother Courage's advice to Kattrin about soldiers?
(a) They have diseases.
(b) Never to marry one.
(c) They will make good husbands.
(d) They are too romantic.

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

6. What is the sergeant's problem with peace?
(a) He has to see his wife more.
(b) Peace is boring.
(c) He doesn't make any money.
(d) There is no organization.

7. People avoid Yvette like a ______ because they think she's sick.
(a) Prostitute.
(b) Stinking fish.
(c) Sewer.
(d) Tax collector.

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

9. Where does Scene 5 take place?
(a) Germany.
(b) Italy.
(c) Tunisia.
(d) Bavaria.

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

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

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

13. Why does Mother Courage have her opinion of the commander?
(a) He is well read.
(b) He needs brave soldiers.
(c) He is respectful and tolerant.
(d) He is mean to Eilif.

14. Where in the world is Mother Courage's family from?
(a) France.
(b) America.
(c) Holland.
(d) Bavaria.

15. Mother Courage observes that there is no ______ in being seated.
(a) Shame.
(b) Dignity.
(c) Revolt.
(d) Glory.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the young soldier think he deserves money?

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

3. Why won't Mother Courage use her officers' shirts as bandages?

4. Mother Courage is afraid they will make Kattrin a ____ if the soldiers see her in Yvette's clothes.

5. Where does Swiss Cheese plan to hide the pay box?

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