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

2. Who sings "Barbara Song"?
(a) Jenny.
(b) Polly.
(c) Mrs. Peachum.
(d) Lucy.

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

4. What happens to the soldier's in Macheath and Brown's ballad in Act One?
(a) They win the war.
(b) They die.
(c) They go to a saloon.
(d) They win medals.

5. Where does Mrs. Peachum go after Act One Scene Three?
(a) To the brothel.
(b) To the library.
(c) To the prison.
(d) To the courthouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Matthew?

2. What part of London does Act One Scene Two take place?

3. What is in the vans arriving in Act One Scene Two?

4. What do the Gang change into in Act One Scene Two?

5. Who threatens to "tan your behind" to Polly?

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