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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What instrument does Kattrin use in Scene 11?
(a) A flute.
(b) A guitar.
(c) A tambourine.
(d) A drum.

2. Why does Eilif sing "The Song of the Wise Woman and the Soldier"?
(a) Because it's about him.
(b) Because his mother taught him.
(c) Because it is the commander's favorite.
(d) To pass the time.

3. Why does Mother Courage leave to go to the market after peace is declared?
(a) To sell her supplies.
(b) To send a letter.
(c) To find Eilif.
(d) To chase after the chaplain.

4. What effect has Mother Courage had on the young soldier by the end of the scene?
(a) She has converted him to Christianity.
(b) She has calmed him.
(c) She has had no effect.
(d) She has motivated him more.

5. What does Mother Courage not know at the end of the play?
(a) Her home's been destroyed.
(b) She is a wanted woman.
(c) Eilif is dead.
(d) She is sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What regiment is Mother Courage's family from?

2. What is the first soldier wearing?

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

4. A peasant claims Kattrin would still be alive if ____________.

5. How does the cook propose that he and Mother Courage call to the parson?

(see the answer key)

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