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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the cook angry with the chaplain when he returns?

2. How does the cook propose that he and Mother Courage call to the parson?

3. Why does Mother Courage give the peasants money before she leaves Kattrin's body with them?

4. What is the cook's name, according to Yvette?

5. Why is Mother Courage encouraged to leave the farmhouse quickly and not stay with Kattrin's body?

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

In the first scene, Mother Courage prophesies the fates of her children. Mother Courage is also blind to much of reality through the play. Discuss Mother Courage's "prophetic" perception of the world, how she views herself, and how others view her.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout "Mother Courage" characters use song to express themselves and Brecht uses them to flesh out moments. What is the purpose and effect of the musical quality of the play?

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