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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Pages 193-212.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a synonym for 'trepidation'?
(a) Timidity
(b) Trembling
(c) Anger
(d) Disquiet

2. What does Howard say about his new wire recorder?
(a) It is the most fascinating relaxation he has ever found.
(b) It will soon be outdated and he regrets buying it.
(c) It will be the communicatioin tool of the future.
(d) He thinks it represents a new product that Willy might sell.

3. Who is Letta?
(a) Howard's secretary
(b) Charley's secretary
(c) The woman in Boston
(d) Miss Forsythe's friend

4. Why does Biff no longer want Willy to intercede with Birnbaum over the Math failure?
(a) He no longer has respect for his father.
(b) He knows it really would not work.
(c) He does not think Math is important.
(d) He thinks it is now too late. He does not think Willy can argue well enough.

5. Why does Willy become annoyed with Linda?
(a) He does not like the brand of cheese she buys..
(b) He does not like to see her mending her stockings.
(c) She has not finished the washing-up.
(d) He does not like her asking so many questions of him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At what point did Biff's attitude change, according to Bernard?

3. Of what does Charley accuse Willy?

4. Where does Stanley suggest Willy buy seeds?

5. At the beginning of Act Two, how does Willy express a new optimism?

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