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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. Why didn't Biff attend the university?
(a) Willy couldn't afford the outrageous tuition fees.
(b) He flunked high school Math.
(c) He was unsuccessful in getting a football scholarship.
(d) Biff didn't want to have to leave home.

2. Why is Bernard in Charley's office?
(a) He is stopping by to pick up his tennis rackets.
(b) He is stopping by on his way to Washington.
(c) He is stopping by on his way to Boston.
(d) He has called in to ask his father for a loan.

3. What does Linda suggest is "not nice?"
(a) That Biff is "stuck up."
(b) That Biff has Bernard help him cheat at Math.
(c) That Biff has stolen a football.
(d) That Biff is driving a car without a licence.

4. Who is Willy's employer?
(a) Brown and Morrison
(b) Howard Wagner
(c) Wolf Biederman
(d) Howard Macy

5. At the beginning of Act Two, how does Willy express a new optimism?
(a) He says he will talk to Bill Oliver.
(b) He says he will buy a new blue suit.
(c) He says he will get the boys to help him plant some seeds.
(d) He says he would like to buy some seeds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Willy remember Ben giving him?

2. From where did Biff leave to travel to Boston to find his father?

3. What, in Willy's behavior, embarrasses Happy?

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

5. For how long has Willy been a salesman for Howard's firm?

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