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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. Where is the carpet from at Macheath and Polly's feast?
(a) The royal palace.
(b) Oriental Rugs, Ltd.
(c) India Trading Post.
(d) Oriental Carpet Company.

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

3. What is the name of the song the thugs sing at the feast?
(a) Wedding song for the Less Well-off.
(b) The Church Bells of Manchester.
(c) The Wedding Ballad.
(d) The Day of Bill's Last Breath.

4. Where does Mrs. Peachum go after Act One Scene Three?
(a) To the prison.
(b) To the library.
(c) To the brothel.
(d) To the courthouse.

5. What part of London does Act One Scene Two take place?
(a) The Wharf.
(b) Little Village.
(c) East End.
(d) Soho.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sings "Barbara Song"?

2. Does Macheath want Polly to let out his rooms?

3. Who sings the Ballad of Sexual Obsession?

4. Who tells Polly that Macheath has several women?

5. Who pays Mac a visit in Act One Scene Two?

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