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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Solomon Song is sung by whom?

2. What does Lucy say she wants from Mac in the jail?

3. Why are people jamming the streets in Act Three Scene Nine?

4. What do the prostitutes talk about after Jenny's exit in the brothel?

5. Why does Polly say she's come to see Lucy in Act Three Scene eight?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the theme of The Threepenny Opera. How is this theme executed? How does the theme represent Brecht's sociopolitical views?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe Brecht's use of "Irony" in The Threepenny Opera. What are the different forms of irony and how are each illustrated within the play?

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