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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the setting of the opening of Act One Scene Two?
(a) A rooftop.
(b) Mr. Peachum's shop.
(c) A church.
(d) A stable.

2. Which character says, "What do you mean, pretty? It's not pretty, you idiot! It's art, it's not pretty."
(a) Polly.
(b) Macheath.
(c) Mr. Peachum.
(d) Ned.

3. What part of London does Act One Scene Two take place?
(a) Soho.
(b) East End.
(c) The Wharf.
(d) Little Village.

4. What is the name of Jonathan Peachum's business?
(a) The Outpost.
(b) The Thief's Emporium.
(c) The Beggar's Friend, Ltd.
(d) The Beggar's Fund, Ltd.

5. To whom does Mac say "you drink too much"?
(a) Jenny.
(b) Polly.
(c) Jake.
(d) Matthew.

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

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

8. Who sings "Barbara Song"?
(a) Jenny.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Polly.
(d) Mrs. Peachum.

9. What is the name of the prison or jailhouse?
(a) Old Bailey.
(b) Scotland Yard.
(c) London's Can.
(d) British Clinker.

10. Which thug mentions Lucy in Act One Scene Two?
(a) Jonathan.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Filch.
(d) Ned.

11. What is the song about that Polly sings for the thugs?
(a) A seamstress.
(b) A dishwasher.
(c) A prostitute.
(d) A dancer.

12. To which district is Filch assigned in Act One?
(a) East District.
(b) Soho.
(c) North District.
(d) Baker Street District.

13. What does Mac order the legs cut off from in Act One Scene Two?
(a) The Queen.
(b) A harpsichord.
(c) A piano.
(d) A robber.

14. What is Mr. Peachum's fee for services?
(a) 50 percent.
(b) 10 percent.
(c) 30 percent.
(d) 90 percent.

15. Who is Matthew?
(a) A thief.
(b) A prostitute.
(c) A pimp.
(d) A beggar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the song Polly sings for dinner entertainment in Act One?

2. What is Jake's nickname?

3. What does Polly bring with her to see Macheath in Act Two Scene Four?

4. Which character sings a morning hymn in Act One Scene One?

5. Why does Mac berate the Gang in Act One Scene Two?

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