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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Brown tell Polly about Macheath?
(a) He kills him.
(b) There is nothing he can do for him now.
(c) He loves him.
(d) He does his best to keep him out of prison.

2. Which character is beaten for begging on the streets without a license?
(a) Jenny.
(b) Matt.
(c) Filch.
(d) Macheath.

3. Whose coronation is taking place during the time of the play?
(a) Prince Albert.
(b) Queen Elizabeth.
(c) Queen Margaret.
(d) Queen Victoria.

4. Where is the carpet from at Macheath and Polly's feast?
(a) India Trading Post.
(b) Oriental Carpet Company.
(c) The royal palace.
(d) Oriental Rugs, Ltd.

5. What part of London does Act One Scene Two take place?
(a) The Wharf.
(b) Little Village.
(c) Soho.
(d) East End.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Macheath leave in charge of business when he leaves?

2. What play is The Threepenny Opera based upon?

3. What does Macheath say about Jimmy II?

4. What does Polly ask of Macheath before he goes?

5. Who tells Polly that Macheath has several women?

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