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(a) Biff has become withdrawn and sad.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

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

3. For what reason does Willy think the builder should have been arrested?
(a) For cutting down two beautiful elm trees
(b) For harassment and fraud
(c) For preventing Willy from growing carrots in his backyard
(d) For building the bad-taste apartments

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

5. Who does Happy say is his ideal girl?
(a) Someone with financial experience
(b) Someone like his mother
(c) Someone who is a good cook and a good typist
(d) Anyone he can look up to and who will help him get along

Short Answer Questions

1. What sound is heard before the curtain rises?

2. Who is Bill Oliver?

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

4. What does Willy feel is a disgrace?

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

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