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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 is Low-Dive Jenny's profession?
(a) Actress.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Dancer.
(d) Barmaid.

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

3. Who does Peachum take with him to see the Sheriff?
(a) Polly.
(b) Macheath.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Mrs. Peachum.

4. Who threatens to "tan your behind" to Polly?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Mrs. Peachum.
(c) Mr. Peachum.
(d) Macheath.

5. Which character is beaten for begging on the streets without a license?
(a) Jenny.
(b) Macheath.
(c) Filch.
(d) Matt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Matthew's nickname?

2. What is the reward for turning in Macheath?

3. Which character says, "What I need is artists. Only an artist can tug at anybody's heart strings nowadays"?

4. What is the name of the song the thugs sing at the feast?

5. Does Macheath want Polly to let out his rooms?

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