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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 150-172.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it that Happy says he has always wanted?
(a) To build a house on Long Island near his friend the merchandise manager
(b) To be like his father
(c) To become the merchandise manager and have his own apartment
(d) To have his own apartment, a car and plenty of women

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

3. What happens as Willy is driving on the highway?
(a) He allows the car to veer over the white line.
(b) The car breaks down.
(c) He runs off the road.
(d) A woman yells at him.

4. What does Willy's plan for cutting off the tree branch show us about him?
(a) That he wants to steal lumber.
(b) That he has practical common sense and is suited to outdoor work.
(c) That he could have been a tree surgeon.
(d) That he is not interested in preserving the environment.

5. What excuse does Charley give Willy for his visit?
(a) He wants to play cards.
(b) He hears some noise and thinks something has happened.
(c) He remembers to tell Willy about an important job opportunity.
(d) He hears some noise so he thinks he would come in for a chat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What derogatory comment does Biff make about Willy?

2. What does Biff need to do in order to avoid flunking Math?

3. Where was Ben living when he died?

4. Who is Bill Oliver?

5. Where does Willy get the money he says is his pay?

(see the answer key)

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