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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Gang change into in Act One Scene Two?
(a) Fancy evening apparel.
(b) Beggars' outfits.
(c) Police uniforms.
(d) Servants' uniforms.

2. What is the song about that Polly sings for the thugs?
(a) A dishwasher.
(b) A prostitute.
(c) A dancer.
(d) A seamstress.

3. Who says, "But love is the finest thing in the world"?
(a) Macheath.
(b) Mrs. Peachum.
(c) Polly.
(d) Lucy.

4. Why does Mac berate the Gang in Act One Scene Two?
(a) He requests no bloodshed.
(b) They forgets to bring candles.
(c) He wants more gold.
(d) They doesn't inform the minister.

5. Who does Peachum take with him to see the Sheriff?
(a) Polly.
(b) Mrs. Peachum.
(c) Macheath.
(d) Lucy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character sings a morning hymn in Act One Scene One?

2. What is the celebration for in Act One Scene Two?

3. What is Tiger Brown's profession?

4. What present do the thugs give to Polly?

5. Who sings the prologue of The Threepenny Opera?

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