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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why won't they ring bells for the commander's funeral?

2. In the chaplain's opinion, where do commanders grow?

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

4. Mother Courage claims that Kattrin would still be alive if the peasants hadn't told her about _______.

5. Why does Kattrin go to the roof?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the dynamic of men vs. women and family versus solitude in "Mother Courage".

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