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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 the prison or jailhouse?
(a) British Clinker.
(b) London's Can.
(c) Old Bailey.
(d) Scotland Yard.

2. Who sings the prologue of The Threepenny Opera?
(a) Macheath.
(b) Polly.
(c) The Ballad Singer.
(d) Jenny.

3. What is the setting of the opening of Act One Scene Two?
(a) Mr. Peachum's shop.
(b) A stable.
(c) A church.
(d) A rooftop.

4. Which character says, "Where'er you go I shall be with you"?
(a) Macheath.
(b) Polly.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Jenny.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character says, "What do you mean, pretty? It's not pretty, you idiot! It's art, it's not pretty."

2. Who sings "Barbara Song"?

3. What is the name of the song Macheath and Brown sing at the feast?

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

5. Who sings at the end of Act One Scene Two?

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