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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. Who does Mac knock to the ground in Act One Scene Two?
(a) Ned.
(b) Jake.
(c) Kitty.
(d) Matthew.

2. What is Matthew's nickname?
(a) Matt the Mint.
(b) Matthew Moneybags.
(c) Matt the Mooch.
(d) Matt the Murderer.

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

4. What does Macheath say about Jimmy II?
(a) Impertinent bastard.
(b) Clean work.
(c) Get rid of him.
(d) Unreliable.

5. Who threatens to "tan your behind" to Polly?
(a) Macheath.
(b) Mrs. Peachum.
(c) Mr. Peachum.
(d) Lucy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "But love is the finest thing in the world"?

2. Which is NOT one of the soldier's names in the song Macheath and Brown sing at the feast?

3. What does Polly ask of Macheath before he goes?

4. Where is the carpet from at Macheath and Polly's feast?

5. What happens to the fois gras for the feast?

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