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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Brown arrive to arrest in Act Three?

2. Where does Mac go after the whorehouse?

3. How much does Macheath offer Smith as a bribe in Act Three?

4. Who sings "Call from the Grave"?

5. Which prostitute has underwear with the "black lace border"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

How is the definition of "Art" a thematic point in the play The Threepenny Opera? Who describes his/her views on Art as a tool? What is it used as a tool for? How?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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