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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 9, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Macheath pay Smith for his purchase in the jail?
(a) With food.
(b) With change.
(c) In cash.
(d) By check.

2. Why does Polly say she's come to see Lucy in Act Three Scene eight?
(a) To slap her.
(b) To apologize.
(c) To eat dinner.
(d) To visit Macheath.

3. When Mrs. Peachum comes to take Polly from the jail, what does she call Macheath?
(a) Nero.
(b) Monster.
(c) Villain.
(d) Don Juan.

4. Who is Mr. Peachum's daughter?
(a) Polly.
(b) Jenny.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Celia.

5. Who sings the prologue of The Threepenny Opera?
(a) Jenny.
(b) The Ballad Singer.
(c) Macheath.
(d) Polly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sings the Ballad of Sexual Obsession?

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

3. Who is mentioned in The Solomon Song?

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

5. What is the name of Jonathan Peachum's business?

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