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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 metaphor about Willy does Linda use in her phone conversation with Biff?
(a) "He's an old clipper with no skipper."
(b) "He's like a boat looking for a harbor."
(c) "He's like an old man rocking the boat."
(d) "He's only a little boat looking for a harbor."

2. Where is the big match to be held?
(a) Ebbets Field
(b) Ebert's Field
(c) Wembley Stadium
(d) Madison Square Garden

3. For what reason does Willy think the builder should have been arrested?
(a) For building the bad-taste apartments
(b) For cutting down two beautiful elm trees
(c) For harassment and fraud
(d) For preventing Willy from growing carrots in his backyard

4. According to Charley, what is the only thing Willy has in the world?
(a) His freedom
(b) His house
(c) His wife and family
(d) The things he can sell

5. What great misconception does Willy express to Ben?
(a) That all anyone needs is a case of samples.
(b) That people will always keep their word.
(c) That a man can end up rich just by being liked.
(d) That all you need to offer is loyalty and the rest will follow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Happy say is his ideal girl?

2. Why does Willy need to borrow money from Charley?

3. For what reason does Biff believe the Lomans are unsuccessful?

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

5. What reason does Biff give Linda for Willy throwing him out?

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