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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 does Linda suggest is "not nice?"
(a) That Biff has Bernard help him cheat at Math.
(b) That Biff is driving a car without a licence.
(c) That Biff has stolen a football.
(d) That Biff is "stuck up."

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(d) Biff has become withdrawn and sad.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long was Linda unable to contact Biff?

2. What sound is heard before the curtain rises?

3. What reason does Biff give Linda for Willy throwing him out?

4. According to Willy, what has left him unsettled and "temporary?"

5. How did Ben make his fortune?

(see the answer key)

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