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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mother Courage says the young soldier listens to her because _______________.
(a) He feels guilty.
(b) He needs help.
(c) She reminds him of his mother.
(d) She's right.

2. Why does the first soldier want brandy?
(a) Because he's an alcoholic.
(b) Because he missed the plunder.
(c) Because it's free.
(d) Because he's bored.

3. In the commander's opinion, what does Eilif still believe in?
(a) Santa.
(b) God.
(c) Humanity.
(d) Magic.

4. Why doesn't Mother Courage have any bandages to help the peasants with?
(a) She sold them all to soldiers.
(b) She used them herself.
(c) She was robbed.
(d) They are impossible to find.

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

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

7. Why won't Mother Courage use her officers' shirts as bandages?
(a) Because they're expensive.
(b) Because it's disrespectful.
(c) Because she doesn't have very many.
(d) Because she has a low opinion of peasants.

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

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

10. Mother Courage observes that Kattrin "sits, happy as a _______ in all this misery" of the suffering peasants.
(a) Cat.
(b) Hippo.
(c) Baby.
(d) Lark.

11. What does Mother Courage compare the officers taking her son into the army to?
(a) Taking candy from a baby.
(b) A moth to a flame.
(c) Easy as pie.
(d) A lamb to the slaughter.

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

13. What animal whispers in "The Song of Great Capitulation"?
(a) A snake.
(b) A cat.
(c) A bird.
(d) A beaver.

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

15. Why does the young soldier think he deserves money?
(a) Because he has been fighting for many years.
(b) Because he was the only one who swam in the river.
(c) Because he never asked for any.
(d) Because he's honest.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mother Courage live off of?

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

4. People avoid Yvette like a ______ because they think she's sick.

5. Why won't Mother Courage help the peasant family that was injured in the attack on their farm?

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