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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who reads the opening speech during the first rehearsal of The Beggar's Opera?
(a) Guy.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Bridget.
(d) Mr. Ames.

2. What does Guy do while waiting for the director to arrive?
(a) Plays the piano and tries to sing.
(b) Plays the piano and hums the tune.
(c) Sits quietly and stares forlornly at the piano.
(d) Plays the piano and belts out the chorus.

3. When was the play being performed written?
(a) 1721.
(b) 1728.
(c) 1844.
(d) 1922.

4. What happens to Guy at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He has a memory of his first time on stage.
(b) He leaves quietly, without emotion.
(c) He collapses in agony.
(d) He congratulates his fellow actors.

5. What is the name of the character that plays the protagonist in the play being performed in the beginning of the story?
(a) Guy Jones.
(b) Hannah Consentino.
(c) John Gay.
(d) Dafydd Llewellyn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing learned about the protagonist in the play being performed?

2. What is the name of the protagonist in the play being performed in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. How does Dafydd describe the owner of the bar?

4. Who is the author of the play being performed?

5. What is Bridget carrying when she first meets Guy?

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