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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Yvette sing "The Fraternization Song"?

2. Where does Swiss Cheese plan to hide the pay box?

3. Why is Mother Courage angry with Eilif after he attacks the peasants?

4. In Eilif's story, what does he do when the peasants have him cornered?

5. Why does Yvette drink in the morning?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Mother Courage choose to leave the cook behind?

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

4. What issue does the sergeant have with peace?

5. How brave is Kattrin?

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

7. What is the cook's grievance with the chaplain?

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

9. Why won't Swiss Cheese run off with the regiment's pay box?

10. Why does the cook not want Kattrin to come to Utrecht?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The character of the chaplain is one that goes through the most dramatic metamorphosis. His role as a religious representative and overturning it is a powerful statement about religion on Brecht's part. What is this statement?

Essay Topic 2

Motherhood is one of the defining traits of Mother Courage's character. How does "motherhood" function in "Mother Courage and Her Children"?

Essay Topic 3

Conversations about courage, cowardice, and bravery arise throughout the play. Discuss characters and the play's evolving relationship with these three themes.

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