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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, in Willy's behavior, embarrasses Happy?
(a) Willy has been singing in the lift.
(b) Willy has been mocking Biff.
(c) Willy does not know the way to Florida.
(d) Willy has been talking to himself.

2. Who does Happy say is his ideal girl?
(a) Anyone he can look up to and who will help him get along
(b) Someone who is a good cook and a good typist
(c) Someone like his mother
(d) Someone with financial experience

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

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

5. Where was Ben living when he died?
(a) Alaska
(b) Arkansas
(c) Africa
(d) Australia

Short Answer Questions

1. ___________ says "And, by God, I was rich."

2. How did Ben make his fortune?

3. How has Willy's salary rate changed?

4. Why does Willy call Charley "disgusting?"

5. How much does Linda have to pay for repair of the hot water system?

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