The Threepenny Opera Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1, Prologue and Scene 1

1. Who is the author of The Threepenny Opera?

Bertolt Brecht.

2. Who is the main character in The Threepenny Opera?

Macheath.

3. What is the name of Jonathan Peachum's wife?

Celia.

4. What is the name of Jonathan Peachum's business?

The Beggar's Friend, Ltd.

5. What is Low-Dive Jenny's profession?

Prostitute.

6. In what city does The Threepenny Opera take place?

London.

7. Whose coronation is taking place during the time of the play?

Queen Victoria.

8. What is the term for the style of production of The Threepenny Opera?

Epic Theatre.

9. What play is The Threepenny Opera based upon?

The Beggar's Opera.

10. For whom does the character Matt work?

Macheath.

11. What is Tiger Brown's profession?

Sheriff.

12. What is Macheath's nickname?

Mac the Knife.

13. Who sings the prologue of The Threepenny Opera?

The Ballad Singer.

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