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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 tells Polly that Macheath has several women?
(a) Jenny.
(b) Mrs. Peachum.
(c) Mr. Peachum.
(d) Lucy.

2. For whom does the character Matt work?
(a) Macheath.
(b) Deputy Smith.
(c) Sheriff Brown.
(d) Jonathan Peachum.

3. What does Macheath say about Jimmy II?
(a) Clean work.
(b) Impertinent bastard.
(c) Unreliable.
(d) Get rid of him.

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

5. What is Tiger Brown's profession?
(a) Thief.
(b) Constable.
(c) Sheriff.
(d) Beggar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which thug mentions Lucy in Act One Scene Two?

2. What is the setting of the opening of Act One Scene Two?

3. What is the Sheriff's name?

4. Who says, "But love is the finest thing in the world"?

5. What does Polly request the thugs do while she sings in Act One?

(see the answer key)

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