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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has the cook come back to Mother Courage when peace is declared?
(a) He's a spy.
(b) He is lonely.
(c) He is broke.
(d) He loves her.

2. Why does Kattrin go to the roof?
(a) To get some perspective.
(b) To look at stars.
(c) To jump off.
(d) To warn the peasants.

3. Where is the inn the cook inherited?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Bavaria.
(c) Paris.
(d) Utrecht.

4. Why does Mother Courage tear slips of paper?
(a) To pass a note to Kattrin.
(b) To make fire kindling.
(c) To tell their futures.
(d) To make a statement.

5. What does Mother Courage promise to Kattrin when there is peace?
(a) A house.
(b) A husband.
(c) Money.
(d) A child.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the chaplain hesitate to put on his pastor's coat?

2. What does Mother Courage compare the officers taking her son into the army to?

3. Why does Mother Courage have her opinion of the commander?

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

5. Why does Mother Courage think Eilif is in high favor of the commander?

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