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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 Peachum tell his daughter to do in Act One Scene Three?

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

3. What play is The Threepenny Opera based upon?

4. What does Macheath always wear?

5. Which character is beaten for begging on the streets without a license?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Lucy refer to Polly as in Act Three? Why?

4. Describe the character of Macheath. What is his physical demeanor? What is his profession?

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

6. What is The Cannon Song about? Who sings it?

7. What is "The Solomon Song" about? Who sings it?

8. Who is Low-Dive Jenny? What does she do for a living? What does she look like?

9. What is the song Pirate Jenny about? Who sings it?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the term "Epic Theatre". What is its purpose? How is it executed? What is the difference between this stylistic approach and that of realism?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the tenets of Marxism. How do they apply to The Threepenny Opera? Use examples from the text to support your point.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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