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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 150-172.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Willy obtain the materials for the stoop he adds to his house?
(a) He has Ben import the lumber from Alaska.
(b) He and Charlie steal the materials from a building site.
(c) He has Biff and Happy steal from a building site.
(d) He buys it at Wal-Mmart.

3. Why does Biff plan to visit Bill Oliver?
(a) To ask him for money
(b) To pay back some money lent in the past
(c) To give him a job
(d) To ask him for a job

4. What statement of Ben's summarizes his business ethics?
(a) Treat business like a jungle and watch out for the monkeys.
(b) Do business on a handshake and fight fair.
(c) Always fight fair with a stranger.
(d) Never fight fair with a stranger.

5. Who is Willy's employer?
(a) Brown and Morrison
(b) Wolf Biederman
(c) Howard Wagner
(d) Howard Macy

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long was Linda unable to contact Biff?

2. According to Willy, what has left him unsettled and "temporary?"

3. What does Biff say would make him happy?

4. Why does Willy become annoyed with Linda?

5. For what reason does Biff believe the Lomans are unsuccessful?

(see the answer key)

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