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Act 1, Prologue and Scene 1

1. Who is the author of The Threepenny Opera?
(a) Vladimir Mayakovsky.
(b) Vsevolod Meyerhold.
(c) Bertolt Brecht.
(d) Erwin Piscator.

2. Who is the main character in The Threepenny Opera?
(a) Polly Peachum.
(b) Low-Dive Jenny.
(c) Macheath.
(d) Tiger Brown.

3. What is the name of Jonathan Peachum's wife?
(a) Celia.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Polly.
(d) Jenny.

4. What is the name of Jonathan Peachum's business?
(a) The Thief's Emporium.
(b) The Beggar's Fund, Ltd.
(c) The Beggar's Friend, Ltd.
(d) The Outpost.

5. What is Low-Dive Jenny's profession?
(a) Dancer.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Barmaid.
(d) Actress.

6. In what city does The Threepenny Opera take place?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Dublin.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

7. Whose coronation is taking place during the time of the play?
(a) Prince Albert.
(b) Queen Elizabeth.
(c) Queen Margaret.
(d) Queen Victoria.

8. What is the term for the style of production of The Threepenny Opera?
(a) Realism.
(b) Avant Garde.
(c) The Modern Musical.
(d) Epic Theatre.

9. What play is The Threepenny Opera based upon?
(a) Romeo and Juliet.
(b) The Beggar's Opera.
(c) Mac the Knife.
(d) Antony and Cleopatra.

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