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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the song about that Polly sings for the thugs?
(a) A prostitute.
(b) A dishwasher.
(c) A seamstress.
(d) A dancer.

2. What is Jake doing while Mac is arrested?
(a) Hiding.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Reading.
(d) Laughing.

3. Who offers to "settle the bill" when Macheath is taken away?
(a) Mr. Peachum.
(b) Jenny.
(c) Smith.
(d) Mrs. Peachum.

4. Who sings at the end of Act One Scene Two?
(a) Polly and Mr. Peachum.
(b) Mrs. Peachum and Mr. Peachum.
(c) Polly and Macheath.
(d) Macheath and Ned.

5. What does Jenny claim Mac does to her in their duet?
(a) Beat her.
(b) Kiss her.
(c) Love her.
(d) Raped her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Lucy's bedroom?

2. What is Brown's concern regarding the coronation?

3. When does Jenny say that Mac is in "for a hard time"?

4. What thug is in the company of the prostitutes?

5. Why does Polly say she's come to see Lucy in Act Three Scene eight?

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