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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 sound is heard before the curtain rises?
(a) Bagpipes playing a highland lament
(b) Fiddle music reminiscent of the countryside
(c) Stage hands moving sets about
(d) A melody played on a flute.

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

3. In what way does Willy contradict himself in this opening scene?
(a) Willy first describes Biff as "a lazy bum," then a few seconds later says "Biff--he's not lazy."
(b) He boasts about his sales, then says he's a hopeless salesman.
(c) He first asks Linda for a sandwich, then says he'll just drink some milk.
(d) He first says that Biff is not lazy, then calls him "a lazy bum."

4. What is Willy Loman carrying as he enters the stage?
(a) Two large sample cases
(b) An attache case and a large sample case
(c) Take-out meals
(d) A very large sample bag

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Willy feel is a disgrace?

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

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

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

5. What is it that Happy says he has always wanted?

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