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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city does The Threepenny Opera take place?
(a) Paris.
(b) Dublin.
(c) London.
(d) Berlin.

2. Which thug mentions Lucy in Act One Scene Two?
(a) Ned.
(b) Jonathan.
(c) Matthew.
(d) Filch.

3. Which character is beaten for begging on the streets without a license?
(a) Matt.
(b) Macheath.
(c) Filch.
(d) Jenny.

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

5. Why does Mac berate the Gang in Act One Scene Two?
(a) He requests no bloodshed.
(b) They forgets to bring candles.
(c) They doesn't inform the minister.
(d) He wants more gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom does the character Matt work?

2. What is the celebration for in Act One Scene Two?

3. What present do the thugs give to Polly?

4. Who is spoken to in an "aside"?

5. What is Mr. Peachum's fee for services?

(see the answer key)

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