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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Macheath and Tiger soldiers together?

2. Who is spoken to in an "aside"?

3. Who threatens to "tan your behind" to Polly?

4. What is Matthew's nickname?

5. Who is the author of The Threepenny Opera?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Lucy and why does Macheath not want her mentioned in the feast scene?

2. What is Peachum arranging the beggars to do in Act Three? Why?

3. What is the setting for Act One Scene Two? Why is this significant?

4. Describe how Macheath is arrested in Act Two Scene Five.

5. How does Mr. Peachum feel about Polly's marriage? Why?

6. Where is The Threepenny Opera set? Include the general setting and specific settings.

7. Compare and contrast the characters of Macheath and Tiger Brown. How are they alike? How are they different?

8. Why is Polly upset when she meets Macheath in Act Two at the stable?

9. Why does Polly go to Lucy's home in Act Three? Does she get what she comes for?

10. Compare and contrast Lucy and Polly. How are they alike? How are they different?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is an antihero? How does an antihero differ from that of a tragic hero? Which is used in The Threepenny Opera and why?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the term "Epic Theatre". What is its purpose? How is it executed? What is the difference between this stylistic approach and that of realism?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Brecht's allusions to the Bible in The Threepenny Opera. Who quotes passages from the Bible and what purpose do they serve? What symbols can be seen as Biblical references? What point (or points) regarding religion do you think Brecht is portraying in this play?

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