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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the chaplain call Kattrin?
(a) A plague.
(b) A captivating young person.
(c) An eyesore.
(d) A princess.

4. What animal whispers in "The Song of Great Capitulation"?
(a) A bird.
(b) A snake.
(c) A beaver.
(d) A cat.

5. What is so special about the capon Mother Courage tries to sell?
(a) It was intelligent.
(b) It had many children.
(c) It could live forever.
(d) It was magical.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mother Courage tells Kattrin that ____ is a gift from God.

2. What does Mother Courage live off of?

3. Why does the young soldier think he deserves money?

4. What does the recruiting officer think the army needs?

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

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