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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Macheath say he's "going to go over" to in a few weeks?
2. Which character sings a morning hymn in Act One Scene One?
3. What does Polly bring with her to see Macheath in Act Two Scene Four?
4. What does Macheath always wear?
5. Who says, "But love is the finest thing in the world"?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who comes to see Macheath in the last scene? Why?
2. Who is present in Act One Scene Two? What is the celebration?
3. What happens in Act Three, Scene Eight that makes Polly begin crying? Who arrives to take her away?
4. How does Mr. Peachum feel about Polly's marriage? Why?
5. What does Jenny tell Macheath when she reads his palm?
6. Why does Polly go to Lucy's home in Act Three? Does she get what she comes for?
7. What does Lucy refer to Polly as in Act Three? Why?
8. Describe Mr. Peachum. What is his business? What is his demeanor toward others?
9. Where does Act Three, Scene Nine take place? Who, in addition to Macheath, is here?
10. What do the Peachum's suggest Polly do about her marriage? What is her response?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does The Threepenny Opera differ from more traditional musicals of its time? How does it differ today? Use examples from the text and references to prior productions to support your claim.
Essay Topic 2
How is "Human Nature" portrayed in The Threepenny Opera? Who speaks (and/or sings) about human nature? Do you think this is Brecht's point of view as well? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Describe Brecht's allusions to the Bible in The Threepenny Opera. Who quotes passages from the Bible and what purpose do they serve? What symbols can be seen as Biblical references? What point (or points) regarding religion do you think Brecht is portraying in this play?
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