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

2. Why does Mac berate the Gang in Act One Scene Two?
(a) They forgets to bring candles.
(b) He requests no bloodshed.
(c) He wants more gold.
(d) They doesn't inform the minister.

3. What does Polly ask of Macheath before he goes?
(a) To be faithful.
(b) To buy her a ring.
(c) To take her with him.
(d) To stay.

4. What do the gang members do when Brown arrives?
(a) Keep eating.
(b) Hide.
(c) Greet him.
(d) Attack him.

5. What is the Sheriff's name?
(a) Peachum.
(b) Brown.
(c) Kimball.
(d) Filch.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the author of The Threepenny Opera?

3. Who tells Polly that Macheath has several women?

4. For whom does the character Matt work?

5. What is Low-Dive Jenny's profession?

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