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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bible passage does the chaplain quote after Eilif's story?
(a) Moses parting the sea.
(b) The burning bush.
(c) Jesus' crucifixion.
(d) The Lord made 500 loaves out of 5.

2. What is Mother Courage's opinion of the commander?
(a) He is intelligent.
(b) He is ignorant.
(c) He is brave.
(d) He is a bad commander.

3. How much does Mother Courage try to sell the capon to the Cook for?
(a) Sixty hellers.
(b) Ten hellers.
(c) Seventy hellers.
(d) Fifty hellers.

4. What does the sergeant predict Swiss Cheese's nationality is?
(a) German.
(b) Chinese.
(c) Swiss.
(d) French.

5. Why does Mother Courage draw a black cross for "death"?
(a) Because she saw it in her dream.
(b) Because she is religious.
(c) Because death is black.
(d) Because she read it in a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Eilif's story, what does he do when the peasants have him cornered?

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

3. Why does Eilif sing "The Song of the Wise Woman and the Soldier"?

4. What solace does Mother Courage take from Swiss Cheese's job in the army?

5. Why is Mother Courage angry with Eilif after he attacks the peasants?

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