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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name Macheath goes by?

2. Who sings "Song of the Insufficiency of Human Endeavor"?

3. Who sings the song, "What Keeps Mankind Alive"?

4. How is Mac executed?

5. Who wi once Jenny's pimp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Macheath and Mr. Peachum are the driving forces in The Threepenny Opera. Compare and contrast these. How are they alike? How are they different? What do they symbolize in regards to the theme?

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