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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Matthew?
(a) A beggar.
(b) A pimp.
(c) A thief.
(d) A prostitute.

3. What is the setting of the opening of Act One Scene Two?
(a) Mr. Peachum's shop.
(b) A church.
(c) A rooftop.
(d) A stable.

4. How many shopkeepers does Macheath kill, according to his charges?
(a) Ten.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

5. Which character says, "What do you mean, pretty? It's not pretty, you idiot! It's art, it's not pretty."
(a) Mr. Peachum.
(b) Macheath.
(c) Ned.
(d) Polly.

6. Who does Peachum take with him to see the Sheriff?
(a) Macheath.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Mrs. Peachum.
(d) Polly.

7. What do the Gang change into in Act One Scene Two?
(a) Beggars' outfits.
(b) Servants' uniforms.
(c) Fancy evening apparel.
(d) Police uniforms.

8. What is the name of the prison or jailhouse?
(a) Old Bailey.
(b) British Clinker.
(c) London's Can.
(d) Scotland Yard.

9. Who tells Polly that Macheath has several women?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Mr. Peachum.
(c) Mrs. Peachum.
(d) Jenny.

10. What "surprise gift" do the thugs uncover at the end of Act One Scene Two?
(a) A wardrobe.
(b) A clock.
(c) A wedding dress.
(d) A bed.

11. Who sings "Barbara Song"?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Jenny.
(c) Mrs. Peachum.
(d) Polly.

12. What does Mr. Peachum hold in his hand when singing "First Threepenny Finale"?
(a) A gun.
(b) A picket sign.
(c) A Bible.
(d) A walking stick.

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

14. How many holdups does Macheath commit according to his charges?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Twenty-three.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Sixteen.

15. Who does Macheath leave in charge of business when he leaves?
(a) Matthew.
(b) Ned.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Polly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is spoken to in an "aside"?

2. What is Macheath's nickname?

3. For whom does the character Matt work?

4. Who is the main character in The Threepenny Opera?

5. What is the reward for turning in Macheath?

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