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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the first soldier want brandy?
(a) Because he missed the plunder.
(b) Because he's bored.
(c) Because he's an alcoholic.
(d) Because it's free.

2. Why is Mother Courage angry with Eilif after he attacks the peasants?
(a) Because he is cruel.
(b) Because he didn't surrender to the peasants.
(c) Because he doesn't earn enough money.
(d) Because he never writes to her.

3. In the chaplain's opinion, wars can look forward to ________ futures.
(a) Prosperous.
(b) Devastating.
(c) Colorful.
(d) Victorious.

4. Why shouldn't Kattrin run in to the peasants' house?
(a) The roof is going to fall in.
(b) There's a gas leak.
(c) Mother Courage told her not to.
(d) There are soldiers inside.

5. What is the cook's name, according to Yvette?
(a) Uncle Sam.
(b) Peter Piper.
(c) Don Juan.
(d) John Doe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mother Courage calls Eilif her brave and ____ son.

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

3. What does Mother Courage decide to do at the end of the scene?

4. What is Mother Courage's opinion of the commander?

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

(see the answer key)

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