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

Short Answer Questions

1. The peasant woman calls Kattrin a ______ when she tells her to stop drumming.

2. Why would Kattrin be bad for business at the inn?

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

4. What does Mother Courage live off of?

5. Why can't the peasants go to town the night the soldiers come to their farmhouse?

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

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

Kattrin is mute and must express herself through mime. A play, however, is centered on dialogue.

Part 1) How is having a silent character a powerful statement in a drama?

Part 2) How is Kattrin a tool in Brecht's portrayal of war?

Part 3) What is invaluable about Kattrin's condition?

Part 4) Who is most impacted by her? Who does she better define?

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