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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the cook refer to Mother Courage when the chaplain insults her?
(a) His mother.
(b) His girlfriend.
(c) His boss.
(d) His sister.

2. Why won't they ring bells for the commander's funeral?
(a) They destroyed the bells.
(b) He doesn't deserve them.
(c) He hated bells.
(d) Bells sound too celebratory.

3. According to the cook, what kind of reward can one get for virtue?
(a) Money.
(b) A place in heaven.
(c) None.
(d) Good luck.

4. The soldiers threaten Kattrin by saying if she doesn't stop her commotion they will smash ______.
(a) A clock.
(b) Her wagon.
(c) The house.
(d) Her supplies.

5. How does Yvette look after all these years when she rejoins Mother Courage?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Strong.
(c) Old.
(d) Fat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mother Courage promise to Kattrin when there is peace?

2. Why doesn't the peasant want the soldiers to kill their cattle?

3. Why does Kattrin go to the roof?

4. What prayer do the peasants pray when the soldiers are threatening them in their farmhouse?

5. Mother Courage says it's _______ everyone is missing the commander's funeral.

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