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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. What does Mac order the legs cut off from in Act One Scene Two?
(a) A piano.
(b) A robber.
(c) A harpsichord.
(d) The Queen.

2. What is Low-Dive Jenny's profession?
(a) Dancer.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Actress.
(d) Barmaid.

3. Who is the author of The Threepenny Opera?
(a) Erwin Piscator.
(b) Vladimir Mayakovsky.
(c) Vsevolod Meyerhold.
(d) Bertolt Brecht.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Jonathan Peachum's business?

2. What is the setting of the opening of Act One Scene Two?

3. Whose coronation is taking place during the time of the play?

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

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

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