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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. How many shopkeepers does Macheath kill, according to his charges?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Ten.
(d) One.

2. What does Polly get to revive her mother in Act One Scene Three?
(a) Cordial Medoc.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Smelling salts.

3. What does Macheath say he's "going to go over" to in a few weeks?
(a) Villainy.
(b) The police.
(c) Her father.
(d) Banking.

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

5. Who does Macheath leave in charge of business when he leaves?
(a) Matthew.
(b) Ned.
(c) Polly.
(d) Lucy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macheath say about Jimmy II?

2. What is the name of the song Macheath and Brown sing at the feast?

3. Which character says, "What do you mean, pretty? It's not pretty, you idiot! It's art, it's not pretty."

4. Which character is beaten for begging on the streets without a license?

5. What play is The Threepenny Opera based upon?

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