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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 130-149.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sort of debts do Willy and Linda have?
(a) They are paying for roof repair and a new car.
(b) They are paying off household appliances and a repair of their roof.
(c) They are paying for roof repair and a new fan belt for the refrigerator.
(d) They have a heavy mortgage.

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

3. What happens as Willy is driving on the highway?
(a) He allows the car to veer over the white line.
(b) The car breaks down.
(c) He runs off the road.
(d) A woman yells at him.

4. What suggests to us that Biff has returned from a journey?
(a) Biff's suitcase is in the hall.
(b) Linda mentions that Biff has "just got off [a] train."
(c) Linda tells Willy she met the train.
(d) A partially unpacked suitcase is on Biff's bed.

5. Where does Willy believe his company most needs him?
(a) In Florida
(b) In Yonkers
(c) In New England
(d) In New York

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of cheese does Willy prefer?

2. What make of car does Willy currently drive?

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

4. What does Willy say about Biff's knowledge of sporting goods?

5. Who does Happy say is his ideal girl?

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