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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Matthew say the Archbishop of Canterbury is to arrive?
(a) In a week.
(b) In a day.
(c) Half an hour.
(d) Two hours.

2. Who says, "One must live well to know what living is"?
(a) Mrs. Peachum.
(b) Macheath.
(c) Peachum.
(d) Lucy.

3. What does the "treacherous woman's" name begin with referred to in the palm reading?
(a) P.
(b) J.
(c) M.
(d) L.

4. 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.

5. Which character sings a morning hymn in Act One Scene One?
(a) Macheath.
(b) Jonathan Peachum.
(c) Mrs. Peachum.
(d) Polly Peachum.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sings the song, "What Keeps Mankind Alive"?

2. What does Mac order the legs cut off from in Act One Scene Two?

3. Who threatens to "tan your behind" to Polly?

4. What playwright is mentioned in The Solomon Song?

5. What nickname does Macheath refer to Tiger Brown as?

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