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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 the name of Jonathan Peachum's wife?
(a) Celia.
(b) Polly.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Jenny.

2. For whom does the character Matt work?
(a) Sheriff Brown.
(b) Deputy Smith.
(c) Jonathan Peachum.
(d) Macheath.

3. Where does Mrs. Peachum go after Act One Scene Three?
(a) To the library.
(b) To the brothel.
(c) To the courthouse.
(d) To the prison.

4. What happens to the fois gras for the feast?
(a) Someone drops it.
(b) Jimmy eats it.
(c) It is stolen.
(d) The police confiscate it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sings "Barbara Song"?

2. What part of London does Act One Scene Two take place?

3. What is the Sheriff's name?

4. What present do the thugs give to Polly?

5. What nickname does Macheath refer to Tiger Brown as?

(see the answer key)

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