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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sings the Ballad of Sexual Obsession?
(a) Mrs. Peachum.
(b) Macheath.
(c) Mr. Peachum.
(d) Polly.

2. What is Jake's nickname?
(a) Pickpocket Jake.
(b) Cross-eyed Jake.
(c) Cut-throat Jake.
(d) Crook-finger Jake.

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

4. What does Macheath always wear?
(a) A top hat.
(b) Sunglasses.
(c) Kid gloves.
(d) A white suit.

5. Where is the carpet from at Macheath and Polly's feast?
(a) The royal palace.
(b) Oriental Rugs, Ltd.
(c) India Trading Post.
(d) Oriental Carpet Company.

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

7. Who is the main character in The Threepenny Opera?
(a) Tiger Brown.
(b) Low-Dive Jenny.
(c) Macheath.
(d) Polly Peachum.

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

9. Why do the beggars return to Peachum's shop in Act One Scene Three?
(a) To give news from Macheath.
(b) To take Polly away.
(c) To ask for money.
(d) To complain about their costumes.

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

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

12. Where are Macheath and Tiger soldiers together?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Japan.
(c) Germany.
(d) India.

13. What do the gang members do when Brown arrives?
(a) Hide.
(b) Attack him.
(c) Greet him.
(d) Keep eating.

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

15. What does Polly request the thugs do while she sings in Act One?
(a) Pretend to pay her money.
(b) Dance.
(c) Pretend they're customers at a bar.
(d) Pretend they're beggars.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character says, "Where'er you go I shall be with you"?

3. What "surprise gift" do the thugs uncover at the end of Act One Scene Two?

4. Who do the thieves sing about in Act One Scene Two?

5. What does Macheath say he's "going to go over" to in a few weeks?

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