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

2. What is Low-Dive Jenny's profession?
(a) Dancer.
(b) Barmaid.
(c) Prostitute.
(d) Actress.

3. Which character says, "What do you mean, pretty? It's not pretty, you idiot! It's art, it's not pretty."
(a) Ned.
(b) Mr. Peachum.
(c) Polly.
(d) Macheath.

4. What part of London does Act One Scene Two take place?
(a) Soho.
(b) The Wharf.
(c) East End.
(d) Little Village.

5. What is Matthew's nickname?
(a) Matt the Murderer.
(b) Matt the Mint.
(c) Matthew Moneybags.
(d) Matt the Mooch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of The Threepenny Opera?

2. What is the setting of the opening of Act One Scene Two?

3. Where does Macheath have a scar?

4. Where are Macheath and Tiger soldiers together?

5. Which character says, "You get that every day at Mac the Knife's. You've landed in the honey pot all right."

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