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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 did the insurance inspector tell Linda?
(a) That Willy drives too fast.
(b) That Willy is behind in the premium.
(c) That they will not pay out again for a damaged car.
(d) That there is evidence that Willy's car accidents were not accidents.

2. How does Happy advise his brother to deal with the Bill Oliver matter?
(a) He urges Biff to return the fountain pen anonymously.
(b) He urges Biff to lie to Willy and pretend Bill Oliver is considering the matter.
(c) He advises Biff to go back and try again in a week.
(d) He urges Biff to pretend Bill Oliver has offered the money unconditionally.

3. In what way does Willy contradict himself in this opening scene?
(a) He boasts about his sales, then says he's a hopeless salesman.
(b) He first says that Biff is not lazy, then calls him "a lazy bum."
(c) Willy first describes Biff as "a lazy bum," then a few seconds later says "Biff--he's not lazy."
(d) He first asks Linda for a sandwich, then says he'll just drink some milk.

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(c) It will soon be outdated and he regrets buying it.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

5. What make of car does Willy currently drive?
(a) Chevrolet
(b) Citroen
(c) Studebaker
(d) Morris Minor

Short Answer Questions

1. What difference would it have made to his life if Willy had formed his own business?

2. What is wrong with Biff whistling in the elevator?

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

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

5. Why does Stanley tell off the other waiter?

(see the answer key)

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