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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Eilif sing "The Song of the Wise Woman and the Soldier"?
(a) Because it is the commander's favorite.
(b) Because it's about him.
(c) To pass the time.
(d) Because his mother taught him.

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

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

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

5. The older soldier says that the young soldier is ______.
(a) Crazy.
(b) Justified.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Brave.

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

7. Why does Mother Courage draw a black cross for "death"?
(a) Because she saw it in her dream.
(b) Because she read it in a book.
(c) Because death is black.
(d) Because she is religious.

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

9. What kind of rage does Mother Courage think the young soldier has?
(a) A short-lived one.
(b) A serious one.
(c) An ignorant one.
(d) A justified one.

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

11. What is the first soldier wearing?
(a) A fur coat.
(b) A leather jacket.
(c) A silk scarf.
(d) A top hat.

12. What does Mother Courage compare mixing the slips of paper in the helmet to?
(a) A mother's womb.
(b) Clouds.
(c) Dust in the wind.
(d) A garden.

13. When Mother Courage sees Kattrin with the board, she calls her a ________.
(a) Angel.
(b) Idiot.
(c) Lunatic.
(d) Genius.

14. Some time after Swiss Cheese has been killed, why is Mother Courage going to complain to the captain?
(a) Because Swiss Cheese was wrongfully killed.
(b) Because her cart has been destroyed.
(c) Because he scared off her business.
(d) Because he treats soldiers badly.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the sergeant predict Swiss Cheese's nationality is?

3. What effect has Mother Courage had on the young soldier by the end of the scene?

4. When Kattrin puts on Yvette's clothes, what about Yvette does she imitate?

5. What would it look like if Mother Courage backed out on her complaint to the captain?

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