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

2. Which character says, "You get that every day at Mac the Knife's. You've landed in the honey pot all right."
(a) Filch.
(b) Jake.
(c) Matthew.
(d) Ned.

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

4. What is Mr. Peachum's fee for services?
(a) 50 percent.
(b) 90 percent.
(c) 30 percent.
(d) 10 percent.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To which district is Filch assigned in Act One?

3. What play is The Threepenny Opera based upon?

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

5. What is the name of the song the thugs sing at the feast?

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