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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Pages 212-220.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Happy say is his ideal girl?
(a) Someone who is a good cook and a good typist
(b) Anyone he can look up to and who will help him get along
(c) Someone like his mother
(d) Someone with financial experience

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

3. What is the name of the hotel where Willy is staying in Boston?
(a) The King's Arms
(b) The Dorchester
(c) The Hilton
(d) The Standish Arms

4. For what reason does Willy think the builder should have been arrested?
(a) For cutting down two beautiful elm trees
(b) For harassment and fraud
(c) For preventing Willy from growing carrots in his backyard
(d) For building the bad-taste apartments

5. How is the presence of the Woman given away?
(a) She flushes the lavatory.
(b) She drops a mirror in the bathroom.
(c) Biff sees her silk stockings on the bed.
(d) She laughs at Biff mimicking his Math teacher.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Biff say about himself?

3. Why is Bernard in Charley's office?

4. According to Linda, in what way does Willy compare with many other people?

5. What surrounds the Salesman's house?

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