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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Matthew?
(a) A thief.
(b) A prostitute.
(c) A pimp.
(d) A beggar.

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

3. Who pays Mac a visit in Act One Scene Two?
(a) Jake.
(b) Tiger Brown.
(c) Ned.
(d) Mr. Peachum.

4. To which district is Filch assigned in Act One?
(a) North District.
(b) East District.
(c) Baker Street District.
(d) Soho.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who sings at the end of Act One Scene Two?

3. Where does Macheath have a scar?

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

5. What is the setting of the opening of Act One Scene Two?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the list of charges against Macheath? How does he respond to them?

2. Who arrives at Peachum's house as he's preparing the beggars to go to the coronation? Why?

3. Describe Macheath's relationship to Jenny.

4. How does Brecht use multimedia in The Threepenny Opera? Why?

5. Who is present in Act One Scene Two? What is the celebration?

6. What does Jenny tell Macheath when she reads his palm?

7. What does Macheath decide to do after hearing the charges? What are his directions to Polly?

8. What are the gang's plans for the coronation? What does Macheath tell them?

9. How does Polly feel about her new life and surroundings in Act One Scene Two? Why?

10. Describe the story told in The Barbara Song. Who sings it?

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