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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the sergeant claim is hypocritical of Mother Courage?
(a) She doesn't care about her children.
(b) She is afraid of war.
(c) She is a bad businesswoman.
(d) She is mean.

2. Mother Courage calls Eilif her brave and ____ son.
(a) Handsome.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Clever.
(d) Arrogant.

3. What solace does Mother Courage take from Swiss Cheese's job in the army?
(a) He is well respected.
(b) He earns good money.
(c) He doesn't fight.
(d) He meets nice girls.

4. What are the peasants Eilif attacks doing with their food?
(a) Selling it.
(b) Hiding it.
(c) Throwing it away.
(d) They have none.

5. What is Mother Courage's advice to Kattrin about soldiers?
(a) They will make good husbands.
(b) Never to marry one.
(c) They are too romantic.
(d) They have diseases.

6. What happens to Yvette's first love?
(a) He died.
(b) He was unfaithful.
(c) He became wealthy.
(d) She left him.

7. Why does the chaplain need linen?
(a) To bandage the peasants.
(b) To mend the tent.
(c) To sew with.
(d) To sleep on.

8. Why won't Mother Courage help the peasant family that was injured in the attack on their farm?
(a) Because they're Protestants.
(b) Because they are thieves.
(c) Because they don't have any money.
(d) Because they deserved what happened to them.

9. 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.

10. Who is saying Yvette is sick?
(a) The Cook.
(b) Everyone.
(c) Mother Courage.
(d) The soldiers.

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

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

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

14. Why does Yvette drink in the morning?
(a) Because she's bored.
(b) Because she's an alcoholic.
(c) Because she's ill.
(d) Because she's depressed.

15. What does the recruiting officer think the army needs?
(a) Discipline.
(b) Women soldiers.
(c) Food.
(d) Books.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the older soldier tell the young soldier to be quiet?

2. When Kattrin puts on Yvette's clothes, what about Yvette does she imitate?

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

4. What is Swiss Cheese's real name?

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

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