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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sings, "What the use of grieving, when the mother who bore you (Mary, pity women!) knows it all before you"?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Jenny.
(c) Mrs. Peachum.
(d) Polly.

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

3. What is the term for the style of production of The Threepenny Opera?
(a) Epic Theatre.
(b) The Modern Musical.
(c) Avant Garde.
(d) Realism.

4. What does Mrs. Peachum refer to Macheath as?
(a) A bandit.
(b) A tawdry slut.
(c) A murderous villain.
(d) A horse thief and highwayman.

5. Who does Mac knock to the ground in Act One Scene Two?
(a) Ned.
(b) Kitty.
(c) Jake.
(d) Matthew.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What "surprise gift" do the thugs uncover at the end of Act One Scene Two?

3. Who sings the prologue of The Threepenny Opera?

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

5. What is the celebration for in Act One Scene Two?

(see the answer key)

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