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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. At what time does Happy give Linda some money?
(a) Christmas
(b) Her birthday
(c) Thanksgiving
(d) Memorial Day

2. How has Willy's salary rate changed?
(a) He is now on commission only like a beginner.
(b) He is no longer paid overtime.
(c) He is to be paid according to a strict time sheet.
(d) His rate of commission has been reduced.

3. What does Willy say about Biff's knowledge of sporting goods?
(a) That he knows sporting goods better than Adidas.
(b) That he knows a good deal about the way basketballs are packed in cartons.
(c) That he knows sporting goods better than Spalding.
(d) That he has tried every brand, but Spalding is best.

4. What jobs has Biff mostly had since leaving school?
(a) Shipping clerk and horse-breeder
(b) Shipping clerk and salesman
(c) Salesman and cattle herder
(d) Businessman and sales clerk

5. What suggests to us that Biff has returned from a journey?
(a) Linda tells Willy she met the train.
(b) Linda mentions that Biff has "just got off [a] train."
(c) A partially unpacked suitcase is on Biff's bed.
(d) Biff's suitcase is in the hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What great regret does Willy mention to Happy?

2. What is it about Willy that the woman says she likes?

3. What make of car does Willy currently drive?

4. According to Linda, in what way does Willy compare with many other people?

5. What does Linda suggest is "not nice?"

(see the answer key)

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