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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. Who does Mac knock to the ground in Act One Scene Two?
2. Which character says, "What do you mean, pretty? It's not pretty, you idiot! It's art, it's not pretty."
3. To which district is Filch assigned in Act One?
4. Where is Polly to send Macheath's money?
5. What is the name of Jonathan Peachum's business?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Macheath's relationship to Jenny.
2. Where is The Threepenny Opera set? Include the general setting and specific settings.
3. Describe the story told in The Barbara Song. Who sings it?
4. Who comes to see Macheath in the last scene? Why?
5. Who sings "Call from the Grave"? What is the song about?
6. What is Lucy's relationship to Macheath?
7. Who does Mrs. Peachum pay to give her information about Macheath's whereabouts? What is this character's reaction?
8. Why does Polly go to Lucy's home in Act Three? Does she get what she comes for?
9. Describe the character of Macheath. What is his physical demeanor? What is his profession?
10. Who arrives just before Macheath puts his neck in the noose? What does this character declare?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe examples of foreshadowing in The Threepenny Opera. Define the term "Foreshadowing" and explain how and why Brecht uses it in the play. Cite examples from the text, the songs, and the actions of characters in the play.
Essay Topic 2
Describe how the allusion to Judas' betrayal relates to The Threepenny Opera. Which character is seen as Judas? What actions does that character do similarly and what is the outcome of those actions? Are there consequences for those actions?
Essay Topic 3
What is the major conflict in The Threepenny Opera? Define this conflict in both literal terms and symbolic or figurative terms. Where does the conflict arise? Which characters are in conflict? How?
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