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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 do the Gang change into in Act One Scene Two?

2. Which character says, "What do you mean, pretty? It's not pretty, you idiot! It's art, it's not pretty."

3. What present do the thugs give to Polly?

4. What is the name of the song the thugs sing at the feast?

5. Where is Polly to send Macheath's money?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Peachum pay to give her information about Macheath's whereabouts? What is this character's reaction?

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

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

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

5. Who arrives at Peachum's house as he's preparing the beggars to go to the coronation? Why?

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

7. How does Brecht use multimedia in The Threepenny Opera? Why?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe examples of how Brecht's life is reflected in The Threepenny Opera. How are his political beliefs reflected? How is his personal life reflected? How does he reflect upon his career in the play?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What is an antihero? How does an antihero differ from that of a tragic hero? Which is used in The Threepenny Opera and why?

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