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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who do the thieves sing about in Act One Scene Two?
(a) Lucy and William.
(b) Joseph and Mary.
(c) Victoria and William.
(d) Bill and Mary.

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

5. What is the name of the police headquarters in London?
(a) Scotland Yard.
(b) London Yard.
(c) Britain Protection.
(d) The Queen's Island.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peachum tell his daughter to do in Act One Scene Three?

2. When does Matthew say the Archbishop of Canterbury is to arrive?

3. What is the name of the song Macheath and Brown sing at the feast?

4. Who does Macheath leave in charge of business when he leaves?

5. Who tells Polly that Macheath has several women?

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