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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the sergeant's problem with peace?
(a) He has to see his wife more.
(b) He doesn't make any money.
(c) Peace is boring.
(d) There is no organization.

2. How long must Mother Courage wait to make her complaint to the captain?
(a) A day or two.
(b) Until after the young soldier.
(c) 20 minutes.
(d) Until the captain has time.

3. What does the young solder threaten he will do to the captain?
(a) Quit the army.
(b) Sabotage the army.
(c) Murder him.
(d) Steal his wife.

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

5. What does Mother Courage compare mixing the slips of paper in the helmet to?
(a) Dust in the wind.
(b) A mother's womb.
(c) Clouds.
(d) A garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mother Courage thinks Eilif should be ashamed of himself for speculating about ______________.

2. Why does Yvette drink in the morning?

3. Mother Courage says the young soldier listens to her because _______________.

4. What does Mother Courage live off of?

5. Why does Mother Courage draw a black cross for "death"?

(see the answer key)

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