View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What play is The Threepenny Opera based upon?
(a) Romeo and Juliet.
(b) Antony and Cleopatra.
(c) The Beggar's Opera.
(d) Mac the Knife.

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

3. What is the song about that Polly sings for the thugs?
(a) A prostitute.
(b) A dancer.
(c) A dishwasher.
(d) A seamstress.

4. Why do the beggars return to Peachum's shop in Act One Scene Three?
(a) To ask for money.
(b) To complain about their costumes.
(c) To take Polly away.
(d) To give news from Macheath.

5. Who pays Mac a visit in Act One Scene Two?
(a) Tiger Brown.
(b) Jake.
(c) Ned.
(d) Mr. Peachum.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the song Polly sings for dinner entertainment in Act One?

4. For whom does the character Matt work?

5. Whose coronation is taking place during the time of the play?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 213 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample