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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 off household appliances and a repair of their roof.
(b) They are paying for roof repair and a new car.
(c) They are paying for roof repair and a new fan belt for the refrigerator.
(d) They have a heavy mortgage.

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

3. What change has Happy noticed in Biff?
(a) Biff has lost his old humor and confidence.
(b) Biff has put on weight and seems confused.
(c) Biff has lost his sense of humor and has become bad-tempered.
(d) Biff has become withdrawn and sad.

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

5. What does Willy say about Biff's knowledge of sporting goods?
(a) That he knows sporting goods better than Spalding.
(b) That he knows a good deal about the way basketballs are packed in cartons.
(c) That he knows sporting goods better than Adidas.
(d) That he has tried every brand, but Spalding is best.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Linda says "You notice?", what is she referring to?

2. What make of car does Willy currently drive?

3. In what way does Willy contradict himself in this opening scene?

4. What jobs has Biff mostly had since leaving school?

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

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