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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macheath buy from Smith in the jail?

2. How does Lucy greet Polly when she first sees her?

3. Where does in Act Three Scene Nine take place?

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

5. What happens with Jenny's baby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how exposition is illustrated in The Threepenny Opera. What does "Exposition" mean? What are the different methods of exposition and what is the primary method implemented in The Threepenny Opera?

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

If Brecht is alive today, what do you think he says about American politics and social philosophy? What does he say globally? Use examples from the text and Brecht's life to support your discussion.

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