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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the cook refer to Mother Courage when the chaplain insults her?

2. Where is the inn the cook inherited?

3. How does Kattrin react when the peasants tell her there are children in town?

4. Why won't the clerk go to the commander's funeral?

5. Why won't the young peasant help the soldiers in Scene 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

"Mother Courage" is full of dark humor and irony. Discuss Brecht's use of these tools in the play. Where does it appear? What affect does it have on the plot and other characters? Is it used effectively?

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