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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 effect has Mother Courage had on the young soldier by the end of the scene?
(a) She has motivated him more.
(b) She has had no effect.
(c) She has converted him to Christianity.
(d) She has calmed him.

2. Why won't Mother Courage help the peasant family that was injured in the attack on their farm?
(a) Because they are thieves.
(b) Because they deserved what happened to them.
(c) Because they're Protestants.
(d) Because they don't have any money.

3. What does the young solder threaten he will do to the captain?
(a) Steal his wife.
(b) Murder him.
(c) Sabotage the army.
(d) Quit the army.

4. What bible passage does the chaplain quote after Eilif's story?
(a) Jesus' crucifixion.
(b) Moses parting the sea.
(c) The Lord made 500 loaves out of 5.
(d) The burning bush.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eilif want from Mother Courage when he sends her a message?

2. What does the sergeant claim is hypocritical of Mother Courage?

3. Swiss Cheese takes after a _____ man.

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

5. What does Mother Courage run with through the bombardment, giving her her nickname?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What compels Kattrin to climb to the roof?

4. Why can't Mother Courage tell the soldiers who arrested Swiss Cheese that he is her son?

5. Why does the soldier threaten to kill the cattle instead of the peasants?

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

7. What issue does the sergeant have with peace?

8. Why does Kattrin run out to the peasant's house in Scene 5?

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

10. Is Mother Courage angry with Eilif for taking the oxen from the peasants?

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