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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before she leaves the peasants' farmhouse, what does Mother Courage get for Kattrin from the wagon?

2. Why do Mother Courage, Kattrin, and the cook stop at the parson's house?

3. Why does the chaplain hesitate to put on his pastor's coat?

4. Why won't they ring bells for the commander's funeral?

5. Why hasn't the watchman sounded the alarm?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There can be a fine line between lie and delusion in "Mother Courage".

Part 1: What are characters' relationships with lying and deceit?

Part 2: What are characters' relationships with delusions?

Part 3: What are the cause and effect relationships between these two? What connects them? What is Brecht's purpose in this?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the dynamic of men vs. women and family versus solitude in "Mother Courage".

Essay Topic 3

Discuss what characterizes and defines the climax and denouement of "Mother Courage".

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