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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. How did Ben make his fortune?
(a) In Alaskan exploration
(b) In the fur trade
(c) In diamond mines
(d) In oil

2. What are the types of seeds Willy is planting?
(a) Tomatoes, radishes and carrots
(b) Radishes, carrots and beets
(c) Carrots, beets and lettuce
(d) Lettuce, beans and tomatoes

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

4. For how long has Willy been a salesman for Howard's firm?
(a) Thirty years
(b) Forty years
(c) Forty-three years
(d) Thirty-four years

5. What caution does Ben offer?
(a) The policy might not be honored.
(b) The amount invested might not be sufficient.
(c) It's a bad idea to put all your eggs in one basket.
(d) It's not a good idea to fight fair with a stranger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Willy admire Dave Singleman?

2. What uncomfortable truth does Biff expose?

3. When was J.P. Morgan very well liked, according to Charley?

4. What offer of Charley's does Willy refuse?

5. What reason does Willy give for refusing Charley's offer?

(see the answer key)

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