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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the recruiting officer think the army needs?
(a) Women soldiers.
(b) Discipline.
(c) Books.
(d) Food.

3. Why is Mother Courage angry with Eilif after he attacks the peasants?
(a) Because he never writes to her.
(b) Because he didn't surrender to the peasants.
(c) Because he is cruel.
(d) Because he doesn't earn enough money.

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

5. What is so special about the capon Mother Courage tries to sell?
(a) It could live forever.
(b) It was magical.
(c) It had many children.
(d) It was intelligent.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long must Mother Courage wait to make her complaint to the captain?

2. Why does Mother Courage sing "The Song of Great Capitulation"?

3. Why does the first soldier want brandy?

4. Why does Mother Courage think Eilif is in high favor of the commander?

5. What is Swiss Cheese's real name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mother Courage initially upset when she finds out the war is over?

2. Does the cook give an ultimatum to the parson to convince him to give them soup?

3. Why does Mother Courage continue to talk with the sergeant and recruiting officer even though they are trying to recruit her sons into the army?

4. What is Mother Courage's advice to the young soldier about anger and injustice?

5. Why do all of Mother Courage's children have names of different origins?

6. What do the sergeant and recruiting officer think the benefit of war is?

7. Why are the peasants urging Mother Courage to leave?

8. Has Mother Courage learned anything by the end of the play?

9. How does Mother Courage feel about her daughter, Kattrin?

10. Has Yvette benefited from the war?

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