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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. Where was Ben living when he died?
(a) Arkansas
(b) Australia
(c) Africa
(d) Alaska

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(b) Biff has become withdrawn and sad.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

3. What is wrong with Biff whistling in the elevator?
(a) It is tuneless.
(b) It indicates he is over confident.
(c) It indicates he is irresponsible and childish.
(d) It annoys other people in the lift.

4. 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 ask him for a job
(d) To give him a job

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Bill Oliver?

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

3. What excuse does Charley give Willy for his visit?

4. What sound is heard before the curtain rises?

5. Why does Willy become annoyed with Linda?

(see the answer key)

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