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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why won't Mother Courage help the peasant family that was injured in the attack on their farm?
(a) Because they're Protestants.
(b) Because they deserved what happened to them.
(c) Because they are thieves.
(d) Because they don't have any money.

3. What solace does Mother Courage take from Swiss Cheese's job in the army?
(a) He doesn't fight.
(b) He meets nice girls.
(c) He earns good money.
(d) He is well respected.

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

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

6. What does the clerk know about Mother Courage?
(a) She was hiding Swiss Cheese.
(b) She is a legend.
(c) She betrayed her children.
(d) She is a good businesswoman.

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

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

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

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

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

12. How long has it been since Mother Courage has seen Eilif?
(a) 8 weeks.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 6 months.
(d) A decade.

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

14. Why shouldn't Kattrin run in to the peasants' house?
(a) There are soldiers inside.
(b) Mother Courage told her not to.
(c) There's a gas leak.
(d) The roof is going to fall in.

15. When Eilif wants to join the army, Mother Courage tells him he's never happy until he's _______.
(a) Making money.
(b) Causing problems.
(c) Embarrassing his brother.
(d) In a fight.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the officer sell bullets for such a cheap price?

3. What happens to Yvette's first love?

4. What is Swiss Cheese's real name?

5. Mother Courage tells Kattrin that ____ is a gift from God.

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