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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the song the thugs sing at the feast?
(a) The Church Bells of Manchester.
(b) The Day of Bill's Last Breath.
(c) Wedding song for the Less Well-off.
(d) The Wedding Ballad.

2. In what city does The Threepenny Opera take place?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Paris.
(c) Dublin.
(d) London.

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

4. What happens to the fois gras for the feast?
(a) It is stolen.
(b) The police confiscate it.
(c) Someone drops it.
(d) Jimmy eats it.

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

6. For whom does the character Matt work?
(a) Sheriff Brown.
(b) Deputy Smith.
(c) Macheath.
(d) Jonathan Peachum.

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

8. Who is spoken to in an "aside"?
(a) The narrator.
(b) The audience.
(c) The director.
(d) The actors.

9. What is in the vans arriving in Act One Scene Two?
(a) Gifts from the Queen.
(b) Horses.
(c) Prostitutes.
(d) Stolen furniture.

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

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

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

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

14. Where is Polly to send Macheath's money?
(a) Highland.
(b) To Tiger Brown.
(c) Winchester.
(d) Manchester.

15. Which character is beaten for begging on the streets without a license?
(a) Jenny.
(b) Matt.
(c) Filch.
(d) Macheath.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Peachum hold in his hand when singing "First Threepenny Finale"?

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

4. Who sings at the end of Act One Scene Two?

5. What is the Sheriff's name?

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