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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. Where was Ben living when he died?
(a) Alaska
(b) Arkansas
(c) Australia
(d) Africa

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

3. What sort of cheese does Willy prefer?
(a) American
(b) Swiss
(c) Brie
(d) Edam

4. According to Willy, what has left him unsettled and "temporary?"
(a) The wanderings around the countryside when he was a child
(b) He never had a chance to get close to his father.
(c) Not being happy with Linda
(d) Worrying about the mortgage

5. What is a synonym for 'trepidation'?
(a) Disquiet
(b) Trembling
(c) Anger
(d) Timidity

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Willy feel is a disgrace?

3. Making an inference from Linda's words, what do you think is Angelo's occupation?

4. All the old buyers who loved Willy are ___________.

5. Who is Bill Oliver?

(see the answer key)

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