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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. What does Peachum intend to disrupt the Coronation with?

3. What is the title of Act Three Scene Eight?

4. Who says, "a man is always afraid of a woman who loves him too much"?

5. What does Brown do when Mac doesn't speak to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss some of the motifs and symbols in The Threepenny Opera. How do these motifs aid in the overall theme? Define the terms and cite examples from the text in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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