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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. Who do the thieves sing about in Act One Scene Two?
(a) Lucy and William.
(b) Victoria and William.
(c) Joseph and Mary.
(d) Bill and Mary.

2. What is in the vans arriving in Act One Scene Two?
(a) Horses.
(b) Gifts from the Queen.
(c) Prostitutes.
(d) Stolen furniture.

3. What is the term for the style of production of The Threepenny Opera?
(a) Epic Theatre.
(b) Realism.
(c) The Modern Musical.
(d) Avant Garde.

4. Which character sings a morning hymn in Act One Scene One?
(a) Macheath.
(b) Mrs. Peachum.
(c) Polly Peachum.
(d) Jonathan Peachum.

5. What is Macheath's nickname?
(a) The Prince of Thieves.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Mac the Knife.
(d) The Dark Knight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Peachum's daughter?

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

3. What is the name of Jonathan Peachum's wife?

4. What happens to the fois gras for the feast?

5. What is Matthew's nickname?

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