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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jake's nickname?
(a) Crook-finger Jake.
(b) Pickpocket Jake.
(c) Cross-eyed Jake.
(d) Cut-throat Jake.

2. What does Mac order the legs cut off from in Act One Scene Two?
(a) A robber.
(b) A harpsichord.
(c) A piano.
(d) The Queen.

3. Who threatens to "tan your behind" to Polly?
(a) Macheath.
(b) Mr. Peachum.
(c) Mrs. Peachum.
(d) Lucy.

4. Whose coronation is taking place during the time of the play?
(a) Queen Victoria.
(b) Prince Albert.
(c) Queen Elizabeth.
(d) Queen Margaret.

5. What is Mr. Peachum's fee for services?
(a) 10 percent.
(b) 50 percent.
(c) 90 percent.
(d) 30 percent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Peachum hold in his hand when singing "First Threepenny Finale"?

2. What present do the thugs give to Polly?

3. What is the Sheriff's name?

4. Where does Mrs. Peachum go after Act One Scene Three?

5. What do the Gang change into in Act One Scene Two?

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