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

2. What does Willy say about Biff's knowledge of sporting goods?
(a) That he has tried every brand, but Spalding is best.
(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 knows sporting goods better than Adidas.

3. ___________ says "And, by God, I was rich."
(a) Willy Loman
(b) Ketchikan
(c) Bill Oliver
(d) Ben Loman

4. 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.

5. What is wrong with Biff whistling in the elevator?
(a) It indicates he is over confident.
(b) It annoys other people in the lift.
(c) It indicates he is irresponsible and childish.
(d) It is tuneless.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Linda says "You notice?", what is she referring to?

2. What difference would it have made to his life if Willy had formed his own business?

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

4. How did Ben make his fortune?

5. In what way does Willy contradict himself in this opening scene?

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