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

2. What does Mac apologize to Polly for in Act One Scene Two?
(a) The quality of the food.
(b) The vulgarity of his friends.
(c) The lateness of the vicar.
(d) The lack of more presents.

3. What is Brown's concern regarding the coronation?
(a) Keeping peace.
(b) Killing the king.
(c) Robbing a bank.
(d) Stealing jewelry.

4. Where is the carpet from at Macheath and Polly's feast?
(a) India Trading Post.
(b) Oriental Carpet Company.
(c) The royal palace.
(d) Oriental Rugs, Ltd.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which character says, "You get that every day at Mac the Knife's. You've landed in the honey pot all right."

4. What is the name of the police headquarters in London?

5. What happens to the soldier's in Macheath and Brown's ballad in Act One?

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