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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 Mac apologize to Polly for in Act One Scene Two?
(a) The lateness of the vicar.
(b) The quality of the food.
(c) The vulgarity of his friends.
(d) The lack of more presents.

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

3. What is the name of Jonathan Peachum's business?
(a) The Outpost.
(b) The Beggar's Friend, Ltd.
(c) The Beggar's Fund, Ltd.
(d) The Thief's Emporium.

4. Who tells Polly that Macheath has several women?
(a) Mr. Peachum.
(b) Jenny.
(c) Mrs. Peachum.
(d) Lucy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sings "Barbara Song"?

2. Which thug mentions Lucy in Act One Scene Two?

3. Why does Mac berate the Gang in Act One Scene Two?

4. What does Macheath always wear?

5. Who does Peachum take with him to see the Sheriff?

(see the answer key)

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