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

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

3. What happens to the soldier's in Macheath and Brown's ballad in Act One?
(a) They die.
(b) They win the war.
(c) They go to a saloon.
(d) They win medals.

4. What is the Sheriff's name?
(a) Kimball.
(b) Peachum.
(c) Filch.
(d) Brown.

5. What does Polly get to revive her mother in Act One Scene Three?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Smelling salts.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Cordial Medoc.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Macheath want Polly to let out his rooms?

2. What is Brown's concern regarding the coronation?

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

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

5. What does Polly request the thugs do while she sings in Act One?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare and contrast Lucy and Polly. How are they alike? How are they different?

2. Where is The Threepenny Opera set? Include the general setting and specific settings.

3. Where does Act Three, Scene Nine take place? Who, in addition to Macheath, is here?

4. Who is Lucy and why does Macheath not want her mentioned in the feast scene?

5. What is Peachum arranging the beggars to do in Act Three? Why?

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

7. What do the Peachum's suggest Polly do about her marriage? What is her response?

8. What does Jenny tell Macheath when she reads his palm?

9. What are the gang's plans for the coronation? What does Macheath tell them?

10. Describe the mannerisms of the gang. How does Macheath feel about them?

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