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

2. ___________ says "And, by God, I was rich."
(a) Ben Loman
(b) Bill Oliver
(c) Ketchikan
(d) Willy Loman

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

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

5. What make of car does Willy currently drive?
(a) Morris Minor
(b) Chevrolet
(c) Studebaker
(d) Citroen

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Happy say is his ideal girl?

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

3. What sort of debts do Willy and Linda have?

4. For what reason does Willy think the builder should have been arrested?

5. What change has Happy noticed in Biff?

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