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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. Why does Mother Courage tear slips of paper?
(a) To make a statement.
(b) To tell their futures.
(c) To make fire kindling.
(d) To pass a note to Kattrin.

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

4. How much does Mother Courage try to sell the capon to the Cook for?
(a) Fifty hellers.
(b) Seventy hellers.
(c) Ten hellers.
(d) Sixty hellers.

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

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

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

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

9. Mother Courage calls Eilif her brave and ____ son.
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Clever.
(c) Handsome.
(d) Stupid.

10. Why does the recruiting officer say you can't take a man's word anymore?
(a) No one has any sense of honor.
(b) His best friend stole from him.
(c) He is angry with the king.
(d) His wife cheated on him.

11. Mother Courage is afraid they will make Kattrin a ____ if the soldiers see her in Yvette's clothes.
(a) Jester.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Servant.
(d) Wife.

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

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

14. In Eilif's story, what does he do when the peasants have him cornered?
(a) Sang.
(b) Ran away.
(c) Cried.
(d) Laughed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mother Courage live off of?

2. What does Mother Courage rub on Kattrin's face to hide her beauty?

3. Where does Scene 5 take place?

4. Mother Courage says the young soldier listens to her because _______________.

5. Why does Yvette drink in the morning?

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