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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. What does Willy's plan for cutting off the tree branch show us about him?
(a) That he has practical common sense and is suited to outdoor work.
(b) That he could have been a tree surgeon.
(c) That he wants to steal lumber.
(d) That he is not interested in preserving the environment.

2. What reason does Biff give Linda for Willy throwing him out?
(a) Willy does not like Biff bringing girls home.
(b) Willy finds out Biff had been gambling.
(c) Willy is uncomfortable around people who know he is a fake.
(d) Biff has not paid enough board to his parents.

3. What is the woman wearing?
(a) A hat
(b) A towel
(c) A camisole
(d) A black slip

4. To what does Bernard attribute Biff's lack of success after the age of seventeen?
(a) Biff has never been well-liked.
(b) Biff has never trained himself for anything.
(c) Bernard says people do not trust Biff to commit.
(d) Bernard simply has no idea.

5. What does Willy admit to Charley?
(a) That Howard fired him.
(b) That he has been stealing from Howard.
(c) That he kissed Howard's secretary.
(d) That Howard verbally abused him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Linda think will happen in Biff's meeting with Bill Oliver?

2. Where does Willy believe his company most needs him?

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

4. Why does Biff plan to visit Bill Oliver?

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

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