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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 does Polly get to revive her mother in Act One Scene Three?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Cordial Medoc.
(d) Smelling salts.

2. Who is the main character in The Threepenny Opera?
(a) Polly Peachum.
(b) Low-Dive Jenny.
(c) Macheath.
(d) Tiger Brown.

3. What do the Gang change into in Act One Scene Two?
(a) Police uniforms.
(b) Beggars' outfits.
(c) Servants' uniforms.
(d) Fancy evening apparel.

4. What does Macheath always wear?
(a) Kid gloves.
(b) A white suit.
(c) A top hat.
(d) Sunglasses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who threatens to "tan your behind" to Polly?

2. Who is Matthew?

3. Which character says, "Where'er you go I shall be with you"?

4. Who do the thieves sing about in Act One Scene Two?

5. Which character is beaten for begging on the streets without a license?

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