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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sings "Barbara Song"?

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

3. What is Low-Dive Jenny's profession?

4. Where does Macheath have a scar?

5. To which district is Filch assigned in Act One?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Macheath decide to do after hearing the charges? What are his directions to Polly?

2. What does Macheath do in order to attempt to escape in Act Three Scene Nine?

3. How does Tiger Brown feel about Macheath's arrest? Why?

4. What happens in Act Three, Scene Eight that makes Polly begin crying? Who arrives to take her away?

5. What is an antihero? How is an antihero different from a tragic hero?

6. What is the last song Macheath sings? What is it about?

7. What does Jenny tell Macheath when she reads his palm?

8. Who is Low-Dive Jenny? What does she do for a living? What does she look like?

9. How do the thieves feel about Polly's ability to lead? How does she prove herself?

10. Describe the mannerisms of the gang. How does Macheath feel about them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If Brecht is alive today, what do you think he says about American politics and social philosophy? What does he say globally? Use examples from the text and Brecht's life to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Describe how the allusion to Judas' betrayal relates to The Threepenny Opera. Which character is seen as Judas? What actions does that character do similarly and what is the outcome of those actions? Are there consequences for those actions?

Essay Topic 3

Define the term Deus Ex Machina. Where does this theatrical device originate? How does it apply to The Threepenny Opera? Why do you think Brecht chooses to implement this?

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