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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Polly say she's come to see Lucy in Act Three Scene eight?
(a) To eat dinner.
(b) To visit Macheath.
(c) To apologize.
(d) To slap her.

2. What does Macheath say to Mrs. Peachum when he sees her outside the brothel?
(a) You witch!
(b) Good afternoon, Ma'am.
(c) Where is Polly?
(d) What are you doing here?

3. Who sings at the end of Act One Scene Two?
(a) Mrs. Peachum and Mr. Peachum.
(b) Polly and Mr. Peachum.
(c) Macheath and Ned.
(d) Polly and Macheath.

4. What nickname does Macheath refer to Tiger Brown as?
(a) Jackie.
(b) Sheriff.
(c) Johnnie.
(d) Tiger.

5. When does Jenny say that Mac is in "for a hard time"?
(a) When the church bells ring.
(b) Tonight.
(c) When the Coronation bells ring.
(d) When the sirens sound.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jenny claim Mac does to her in their duet?

2. What is the name of the song Polly sings for dinner entertainment in Act One?

3. What does Macheath do to make Polly believe he loves Lucy more?

4. When speaking to Lucy in Act Three, when does Polly say she marries Macheath?

5. What happens to the soldier's in Macheath and Brown's ballad in Act One?

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