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

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

3. When Linda says "You notice?", what is she referring to?
(a) The aroma of the Irish stew she made for dinner
(b) That she has dyed her hair
(c) The new night dress she is wearing
(d) The smell of shaving lotion pervading the house

4. All the old buyers who loved Willy are ___________.
(a) dead or retired
(b) in New York
(c) retired to Florida
(d) in Boston

5. What ultimatum does Linda serve to her sons?
(a) Either help out financially or stay away.
(b) Either they clean up their rooms or they will not be welcome again.
(c) Pay respect to their father or she will not talk to them.
(d) Either pay respect to their father or do not visit.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Ben make his fortune?

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

3. What excuse does Charley give Willy for his visit?

4. Why does Willy call Charley "disgusting?"

5. What sound is heard before the curtain rises?

(see the answer key)

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