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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Mrs. Peachum tell Mr. Peachum Polly gets married?
(a) This morning.
(b) Yesterday at noon.
(c) Yesterday morning.
(d) Yesterday at five-o-clock.

2. Why does Mac berate the Gang in Act One Scene Two?
(a) He wants more gold.
(b) They forgets to bring candles.
(c) He requests no bloodshed.
(d) They doesn't inform the minister.

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

4. What does Macheath always wear?
(a) A top hat.
(b) A white suit.
(c) Kid gloves.
(d) Sunglasses.

5. What is the name of the prison or jailhouse?
(a) Scotland Yard.
(b) British Clinker.
(c) Old Bailey.
(d) London's Can.

Short Answer Questions

1. What present do the thugs give to Polly?

2. What play is The Threepenny Opera based upon?

3. Where is the carpet from at Macheath and Polly's feast?

4. What is Jake's nickname?

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

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