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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Pages 212-220.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it that Linda almost forgets to tell Willy?
(a) That he is to give Charley an answer about a job.
(b) That she needs two hundred dollars to cover the month's expenses.
(c) That he is to meet the boys for dinner at Frank's Chop House.
(d) That he is to meet Bill Oliver at Frank's Chop House.

2. To whom is Willy referring when he says, "He thinks I'm nothing?"
(a) Howard
(b) Happy
(c) Charley
(d) Biff

3. What is Happy's reaction to the news that his father has been attempting suicide?
(a) He says this is terrible and he must do something.
(b) He says Willy is a "damned fool."
(c) He says Willy is a "poor fool."
(d) He is angry with Linda for not telling them sooner.

4. What is Willy doing in the garden?
(a) Eating American cheese
(b) Watering the garden
(c) Planting seeds
(d) Sitting on the stoop, drinking

5. What excuse does Charley give Willy for his visit?
(a) He hears some noise so he thinks he would come in for a chat.
(b) He wants to play cards.
(c) He hears some noise and thinks something has happened.
(d) He remembers to tell Willy about an important job opportunity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Willy admire Dave Singleman?

2. According to Charley, what is the only thing Willy has in the world?

3. With what object does Biff confront Willy?

4. What statement of Ben's summarizes his business ethics?

5. Why is Linda so furious with her sons?

(see the answer key)

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