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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the young soldier complaining to the captain?
(a) Because the captain has a drinking problem.
(b) Because the captain stole his wife.
(c) Because the captain stole his money.
(d) Because the captain recruited his son.

2. What is Mother Courage's opinion of the commander?
(a) He is brave.
(b) He is intelligent.
(c) He is ignorant.
(d) He is a bad commander.

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

4. What effect has Mother Courage had on the young soldier by the end of the scene?
(a) She has calmed him.
(b) She has had no effect.
(c) She has converted him to Christianity.
(d) She has motivated him more.

5. Where does Swiss Cheese plan to hide the pay box?
(a) In his bag.
(b) Under some clothes.
(c) In another tent.
(d) Under the mattress.

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

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

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

9. How does Mother Courage make herself known to Eilif?
(a) She makes his favorite meal.
(b) She sings from the kitchen.
(c) She calls out to him.
(d) She sends him a note.

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

11. Why does the older soldier tell the young soldier to be quiet?
(a) He can't be taken seriously.
(b) He'll be sent to the stocks.
(c) He's speaking nonsense.
(d) He's annoying.

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

13. What happens to Yvette's first love?
(a) She left him.
(b) He died.
(c) He was unfaithful.
(d) He became wealthy.

14. What does Kattrin retrieve from the peasants' house?
(a) A baby.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Money.
(d) Photos.

15. Mother Courage thinks Eilif should be ashamed of himself for speculating about ______________.
(a) His future.
(b) His commander's orders.
(c) Her love.
(d) The kindness of others.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How cheaply does the officer sell bullets for?

4. What isn't Mother Courage lending out to soldiers when the Catholic soldiers invade the camp?

5. What does the chaplain call Kattrin?

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