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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What "surprise gift" do the thugs uncover at the end of Act One Scene Two?
(a) A bed.
(b) A clock.
(c) A wardrobe.
(d) A wedding dress.

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

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

5. Which character says, "Where'er you go I shall be with you"?
(a) Macheath.
(b) Jenny.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Polly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Peachum refer to Macheath as?

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

3. Which character says, "You get that every day at Mac the Knife's. You've landed in the honey pot all right."

4. Who does Mac knock to the ground in Act One Scene Two?

5. What does Peachum tell his daughter to do in Act One Scene Three?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Peachum say to Brown to convince him not to arrest him?

2. Describe Mr. Peachum. What is his business? What is his demeanor toward others?

3. What does Peachum tell Brown about the historical police captain? Why?

4. What does Mr. Peachum say about Mr. Filch? Does he like this character? Why or why not?

5. Why does Brecht choose to interrupt the action with songs? What effect does this achieve?

6. Who is present in Act One Scene Two? What is the celebration?

7. What does Polly tell her parents about her marriage?

8. Why doesn't Tiger Brown arrest Macheath? What is their relationship?

9. What does Polly protest when her father threatens to go to the police in Act One Scene Three?

10. Describe the story told in The Barbara Song. Who sings it?

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