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

2. Which character says, "What I need is artists. Only an artist can tug at anybody's heart strings nowadays"?
(a) Mrs. Peachum.
(b) Polly.
(c) Macheath.
(d) Mr. Peachum.

3. What does Mrs. Peachum refer to Macheath as?
(a) A horse thief and highwayman.
(b) A tawdry slut.
(c) A bandit.
(d) A murderous villain.

4. Who sings at the end of Act One Scene Two?
(a) Polly and Macheath.
(b) Polly and Mr. Peachum.
(c) Macheath and Ned.
(d) Mrs. Peachum and Mr. Peachum.

5. Which character sings a morning hymn in Act One Scene One?
(a) Mrs. Peachum.
(b) Jonathan Peachum.
(c) Polly Peachum.
(d) Macheath.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the term for the style of production of The Threepenny Opera?

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

3. What happens to the soldier's in Macheath and Brown's ballad in Act One?

4. What is Jake's nickname?

5. Who is Mr. Peachum's daughter?

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