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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. What is the name of the song Polly sings for dinner entertainment in Act One?
(a) Ballad of the Dishwasher.
(b) Pirate Jenny.
(c) Dirty Bar Song.
(d) Pirate Polly.

2. Who sings the song, "What Keeps Mankind Alive"?
(a) Lucy and Jenny.
(b) Polly and Mr. Peachum.
(c) Mac and Jenny.
(d) Lucy and Tiger Brown.

3. Where are Macheath and Tiger soldiers together?
(a) Germany.
(b) Japan.
(c) Ireland.
(d) India.

4. Who is Matthew?
(a) A prostitute.
(b) A thief.
(c) A beggar.
(d) A pimp.

5. What is Brown's concern regarding the coronation?
(a) Killing the king.
(b) Robbing a bank.
(c) Stealing jewelry.
(d) Keeping peace.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Macheath say he's "going to go over" to in a few weeks?

3. Who threatens to "tan your behind" to Polly?

4. How does Macheath pay Smith for his purchase in the jail?

5. Where does Macheath have a scar?

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