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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. What does Eilif want from Mother Courage when he sends her a message?
(a) Help.
(b) A wife.
(c) Money.
(d) Food.

2. Why won't Swiss Cheese steal the money from the pay box?
(a) His mother told him not to.
(b) There isn't any money.
(c) It is locked.
(d) He is too honest and simple.

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

4. Why does the older soldier tell the young soldier to be quiet?
(a) He'll be sent to the stocks.
(b) He's annoying.
(c) He's speaking nonsense.
(d) He can't be taken seriously.

5. What body part is one of the peasants missing after their farm is attacked?
(a) An arm.
(b) A leg.
(c) Some fingers.
(d) A foot.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mother Courage sees Kattrin with the board, she calls her a ________.

2. How long has it been since Mother Courage has seen Eilif?

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

4. Where is Kattrin's father from?

5. What does the recruiting officer think the army needs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the debate over the legitimacy of the villagers?

2. Why does "Mother Courage" end with Mother Courage pulling her cart and singing?

3. In "Mother Courage" is it possible to gain without losing?

4. How brave is Kattrin?

5. Why is the young soldier outraged?

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

7. Why does Mother Courage sing "The Song of Great Capitulation" to calm the young soldier?

8. Why is Mother Courage so protective of her soldiers' shirts?

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

10. Why is Eilif a hero in the commander's eyes?

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