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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Macheath try to escape at the brothel?
(a) From the back door.
(b) From the window.
(c) From the front door.
(d) Through the cellar.

2. What does Mac apologize to Polly for in Act One Scene Two?
(a) The quality of the food.
(b) The lateness of the vicar.
(c) The lack of more presents.
(d) The vulgarity of his friends.

3. Who sings at the end of Act One Scene Two?
(a) Mrs. Peachum and Mr. Peachum.
(b) Polly and Mr. Peachum.
(c) Polly and Macheath.
(d) Macheath and Ned.

4. Which character says, "Where'er you go I shall be with you"?
(a) Macheath.
(b) Polly.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Jenny.

5. What do the prostitutes talk about after Jenny's exit in the brothel?
(a) Men.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Underwear.
(d) Music.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mac knock to the ground in Act One Scene Two?

2. What happens to the soldier's in Macheath and Brown's ballad in Act One?

3. What does the "treacherous woman's" name begin with referred to in the palm reading?

4. Who is spoken to in an "aside"?

5. What does Polly ask of Macheath before he goes?

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