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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "But love is the finest thing in the world"?
(a) Polly.
(b) Mrs. Peachum.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Macheath.

2. Where does the narrator say Macheath flees to in Act Two Scene Four?
(a) Highgate.
(b) The northern countryside.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Edinburgh.

3. Mac says to Lucy that Polly wants to parade as his _________.
(a) Wife.
(b) Lover.
(c) Mistress.
(d) Widow.

4. What is Polly referred to as by Lucy?
(a) The Rose of Old Soho.
(b) The Roach of Old Soho.
(c) The Villain of Old Soho.
(d) The Witch of Old Soho.

5. Who sings the Ballad of Sexual Obsession?
(a) Polly.
(b) Mr. Peachum.
(c) Mrs. Peachum.
(d) Macheath.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mac go after the whorehouse?

2. Where does Mac say he learns "a deep withering stare"?

3. What is Mac concerned about "coming out" to Brown?

4. Why do the beggars return to Peachum's shop in Act One Scene Three?

5. When does Mrs. Peachum tell Mr. Peachum Polly gets married?

(see the answer key)

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