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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sings, "What the use of grieving, when the mother who bore you (Mary, pity women!) knows it all before you"?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Mrs. Peachum.
(c) Polly.
(d) Jenny.

2. What is the name of the prison or jailhouse?
(a) British Clinker.
(b) Old Bailey.
(c) Scotland Yard.
(d) London's Can.

3. What does Macheath say about Jimmy II?
(a) Clean work.
(b) Impertinent bastard.
(c) Unreliable.
(d) Get rid of him.

4. What does Mrs. Peachum refer to Macheath as?
(a) A bandit.
(b) A tawdry slut.
(c) A murderous villain.
(d) A horse thief and highwayman.

5. Who sings the Ballad of Sexual Obsession?
(a) Mrs. Peachum.
(b) Mr. Peachum.
(c) Polly.
(d) Macheath.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peachum tell his daughter to do in Act One Scene Three?

2. How does Macheath pay Smith for his purchase in the jail?

3. Who does Mac knock to the ground in Act One Scene Two?

4. Where is Polly to send Macheath's money?

5. Who does Peachum take with him to see the Sheriff?

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