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

2. What happens to the fois gras for the feast?
(a) The police confiscate it.
(b) It is stolen.
(c) Someone drops it.
(d) Jimmy eats it.

3. What is the celebration for in Act One Scene Two?
(a) Macheath's wedding to Polly.
(b) The marriage of Macheath and Lucy.
(c) A robbery.
(d) The Queen's coronation.

4. What does Mr. Peachum hold in his hand when singing "First Threepenny Finale"?
(a) A Bible.
(b) A picket sign.
(c) A gun.
(d) A walking stick.

5. What is Matthew's nickname?
(a) Matt the Murderer.
(b) Matt the Mooch.
(c) Matt the Mint.
(d) Matthew Moneybags.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mac berate the Gang in Act One Scene Two?

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

3. What is the term for the style of production of The Threepenny Opera?

4. Which is NOT one of the soldier's names in the song Macheath and Brown sing at the feast?

5. Who is Mr. Peachum's daughter?

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