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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. Why does Biff no longer want Willy to intercede with Birnbaum over the Math failure?
(a) He thinks it is now too late. He does not think Willy can argue well enough.
(b) He no longer has respect for his father.
(c) He does not think Math is important.
(d) He knows it really would not work.

2. At the beginning of Act Two, how does Willy express a new optimism?
(a) He says he will get the boys to help him plant some seeds.
(b) He says he would like to buy some seeds.
(c) He says he will talk to Bill Oliver.
(d) He says he will buy a new blue suit.

3. Who does Happy dismiss as "just a guy?"
(a) Biff
(b) Willy
(c) Stanley
(d) Charley

4. What deal does Biff claim is discussed with Bill Oliver and his partner?
(a) The Florida deal
(b) The Louisiana Purchase
(c) The Flushing Meadows deal
(d) The Fargo deal

5. What important admission does Willy make to Charley?
(a) That Happy is about to be married.
(b) That he has stolen Howard's fountain pen.
(c) That Charley is the only friend he has.
(d) That Biff discovered a secret in Boston.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Linda stop picking up the flowers from the floor?

2. Which is the first of several lies Happy tells Miss Forsythe?

3. What does Willy tell Linda about his feelings for her?

4. What offer of Charley's does Willy refuse?

5. What reason does Willy give for refusing Charley's offer?

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