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

2. Why does Mother Courage think Eilif is in high favor of the commander?
(a) The Commander laughs at Eilif's jokes.
(b) Eilif got a promotion.
(c) The Commander is giving him lots of money.
(d) He has been invited to dinner.

3. 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 motivated him more.
(d) She has converted him to Christianity.

4. What does the chaplain call Kattrin?
(a) A captivating young person.
(b) A princess.
(c) An eyesore.
(d) A plague.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mother Courage's opinion of the commander?

2. The older soldier says that the young soldier is ______.

3. What is so special about the capon Mother Courage tries to sell?

4. What does the recruiting officer offer Eilif if he joins the army?

5. What animal whispers in "The Song of Great Capitulation"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the young soldier outraged?

2. In Scene 6, does Mother Courage believe Kattrin will ever find a husband? Why or why not?

3. What affect does Mother Courage's performance of "The Song of Great Capitulation" have?

4. Will the war end now that the commander is dead?

5. Earlier in the play, would we have expected Mother Courage to go with the cook? Why/how has she changed?

6. In Scene 6, how does the chaplain begin to see Mother Courage?

7. Why does Mother Courage think the commander is bad at his job?

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

9. Does the chaplain fall short of his "duty" in Scene 2?

10. Does Mother Courage seem more human in Scene 8?

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