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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lucy greet Polly when she first sees her?
(a) Come here, you tramp!
(b) Oh you miserable villain!
(c) Why hello, Miss.
(d) Who is this strumpet?

2. What does Macheath always wear?
(a) A top hat.
(b) Kid gloves.
(c) Sunglasses.
(d) A white suit.

3. When does Matthew say the Archbishop of Canterbury is to arrive?
(a) In a day.
(b) Two hours.
(c) In a week.
(d) Half an hour.

4. Why do the beggars return to Peachum's shop in Act One Scene Three?
(a) To complain about their costumes.
(b) To take Polly away.
(c) To give news from Macheath.
(d) To ask for money.

5. When does Mrs. Peachum tell Mr. Peachum Polly gets married?
(a) This morning.
(b) Yesterday at noon.
(c) Yesterday morning.
(d) Yesterday at five-o-clock.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the celebration for in Act One Scene Two?

2. To whom does Mac say "you drink too much"?

3. Who threatens to "tan your behind" to Polly?

4. What "surprise gift" do the thugs uncover at the end of Act One Scene Two?

5. What is the name of the prison or jailhouse?

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