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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mac say he learns "a deep withering stare"?

2. What happens with Jenny's baby?

3. When does Peachum tell Brown that Macheath must be in the gallows?

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

5. What does Mr. Peachum tell Celia to get for the ladies in Act Three?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is an antihero? How does an antihero differ from that of a tragic hero? Which is used in The Threepenny Opera and why?

Essay Topic 2

Describe how the allusion to Judas' betrayal relates to The Threepenny Opera. Which character is seen as Judas? What actions does that character do similarly and what is the outcome of those actions? Are there consequences for those actions?

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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