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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 9, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Lucy's bedroom?
(a) In the Peachum's home.
(b) In Jenny's brothel.
(c) Above the jail.
(d) At Macheath's house.

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

3. Where does Macheath go first after leaving Polly?
(a) The jail.
(b) A church.
(c) A brothel.
(d) The train station.

4. Which prostitute has underwear with the "black lace border"?
(a) Jenny.
(b) Molly.
(c) Betty.
(d) Lucy.

5. Where does Mrs. Peachum go after Act One Scene Three?
(a) To the courthouse.
(b) To the brothel.
(c) To the prison.
(d) To the library.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "a man is always afraid of a woman who loves him too much"?

2. When does Mrs. Peachum tell Mr. Peachum Polly gets married?

3. What does Macheath always wear?

4. How much does Macheath offer Smith as a bribe in Act Three?

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

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