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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 did the insurance inspector tell Linda?
(a) That Willy is behind in the premium.
(b) That there is evidence that Willy's car accidents were not accidents.
(c) That Willy drives too fast.
(d) That they will not pay out again for a damaged car.

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

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

4. What change has Happy noticed in Biff?
(a) Biff has put on weight and seems confused.
(b) Biff has become withdrawn and sad.
(c) Biff has lost his sense of humor and has become bad-tempered.
(d) Biff has lost his old humor and confidence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What, in Willy's behavior, embarrasses Happy?

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

3. How did Ben and Willy's father support his family financially as they traveled?

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

5. What does Willy say about Biff's knowledge of sporting goods?

(see the answer key)

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