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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. When does Matthew say the Archbishop of Canterbury is to arrive?
(a) In a day.
(b) Half an hour.
(c) Two hours.
(d) In a week.

2. Where does Macheath have a scar?
(a) His neck.
(b) His face.
(c) His arm.
(d) His hand.

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

4. How many shopkeepers does Macheath kill, according to his charges?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Ten.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Matthew's nickname?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What sort of stock character does Polly most closely resemble? Is she a likable character? Why or why not?

2. What is the setting for Act One Scene Two? Why is this significant?

3. How do the thieves feel about Polly's ability to lead? How does she prove herself?

4. What are the list of charges against Macheath? How does he respond to them?

5. What is the last song Macheath sings? What is it about?

6. Who comes to see Macheath in the last scene? Why?

7. Describe how Macheath is arrested in Act Two Scene Five.

8. Who sings "Call from the Grave"? What is the song about?

9. What is Lucy's relationship to Macheath?

10. What does Macheath do in order to attempt to escape in Act Three Scene Nine?

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