Death of a Salesman | Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Act 1, Pages 130-149

1. What sound is heard before the curtain rises?

2. What surrounds the Salesman's house?

3. What is Willy Loman carrying as he enters the stage?

4. What is a synonym for 'trepidation'?

5. Making an inference from Linda's words, what do you think is Angelo's occupation?

6. What make of car does Willy currently drive?

7. What happens as Willy is driving on the highway?

8. Where does Willy believe his company most needs him?

9. Who is Willy's employer?

10. When Linda says "You notice?", what is she referring to?

11. What suggests to us that Biff has returned from a journey?

12. What does Willy feel...
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