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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mac concerned about "coming out" to Brown?

2. What is Jake doing while Mac is arrested?

3. Who gives Macheath a palm reading?

4. Where is Jenny's brothel?

5. Who tells Jenny she looks "like sicked up milk"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Define the term Deus Ex Machina. Where does this theatrical device originate? How does it apply to The Threepenny Opera? Why do you think Brecht chooses to implement this?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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