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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. When Eilif wants to join the army, Mother Courage tells him he's never happy until he's _______.

2. What body part is one of the peasants missing after their farm is attacked?

3. Why won't Swiss Cheese steal the money from the pay box?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kattrin refuse to come out of the wagon through Scene 8?

2. How brave is Kattrin?

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

4. Does Mother Courage's false hope give her strength to carry on?

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

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

7. How does Mother Courage get her name?

8. What do the sergeant and recruiting officer think the benefit of war is?

9. Why do all of Mother Courage's children have names of different origins?

10. Does the cook give an ultimatum to the parson to convince him to give them soup?

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

Brutality is viewed differently in war and peace. Choose from one of the three topics and discuss Brecht's attitude and the war's attitude towards brutality:

Topic 1) Brutality and Youth.

Topic 2) Brutality and Courage.

Topic 3) Brutality and Impulse.

Essay Topic 3

In three parts, discuss the relevance of each of Mother Courage's children: what they represent about war, youth, and themes of "Mother Courage" discussed in class.

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