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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sings at the end of Act One Scene Two?
(a) Mrs. Peachum and Mr. Peachum.
(b) Polly and Macheath.
(c) Polly and Mr. Peachum.
(d) Macheath and Ned.

2. Who is Matthew?
(a) A prostitute.
(b) A pimp.
(c) A thief.
(d) A beggar.

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

4. For whom does the character Matt work?
(a) Macheath.
(b) Sheriff Brown.
(c) Deputy Smith.
(d) Jonathan Peachum.

5. Who is spoken to in an "aside"?
(a) The director.
(b) The audience.
(c) The actors.
(d) The narrator.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character sings a morning hymn in Act One Scene One?

3. In what city does The Threepenny Opera take place?

4. What play is The Threepenny Opera based upon?

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

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