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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. 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 asks Linda for a sandwich, then says he'll just drink some milk.
(c) He first says that Biff is not lazy, then calls him "a lazy bum."
(d) Willy first describes Biff as "a lazy bum," then a few seconds later says "Biff--he's not lazy."

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

3. According to Linda, in what way does Willy compare with many other people?
(a) He is fatter.
(b) He earns less money.
(c) He works harder.
(d) He has more good in him.

4. What does Biff need to do in order to avoid flunking Math?
(a) Finally hand in his Math assignments
(b) Bribe Mr Birnbaum
(c) Become organized and study hard
(d) Apologize to Mr Birnbaum

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Ben living when he died?

2. What change has Happy noticed in Biff?

3. What worrying news does Bernard bring?

4. Where does Willy believe his company most needs him?

5. What sort of debts do Willy and Linda have?

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