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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 is the term for the style of production of The Threepenny Opera?
(a) Avant Garde.
(b) Realism.
(c) The Modern Musical.
(d) Epic Theatre.

2. Which character says, "You get that every day at Mac the Knife's. You've landed in the honey pot all right."
(a) Ned.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Jake.
(d) Filch.

3. Who sings the prologue of The Threepenny Opera?
(a) The Ballad Singer.
(b) Polly.
(c) Jenny.
(d) Macheath.

4. Who do the thieves sing about in Act One Scene Two?
(a) Joseph and Mary.
(b) Lucy and William.
(c) Bill and Mary.
(d) Victoria and William.

5. Who threatens to "tan your behind" to Polly?
(a) Mr. Peachum.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Mrs. Peachum.
(d) Macheath.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the song about that Polly sings for the thugs?

2. Who is Mr. Peachum's daughter?

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

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

5. What is Jake's nickname?

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