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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macheath buy from Smith in the jail?

2. Who is mentioned in The Solomon Song?

3. Where are the bells ringing from?

4. What does Macheath say to Mrs. Peachum when he sees her outside the brothel?

5. Whom does Mrs. Peachum tell to escort the girls to the door in Act Three?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is "Human Nature" portrayed in The Threepenny Opera? Who speaks (and/or sings) about human nature? Do you think this is Brecht's point of view as well? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Brecht's use of "Irony" in The Threepenny Opera. What are the different forms of irony and how are each illustrated within the play?

Essay Topic 3

Describe how exposition is illustrated in The Threepenny Opera. What does "Exposition" mean? What are the different methods of exposition and what is the primary method implemented in The Threepenny Opera?

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