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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) Disquiet
(d) Timidity

2. When Linda says "You notice?", what is she referring to?
(a) That she has dyed her hair
(b) The aroma of the Irish stew she made for dinner
(c) The smell of shaving lotion pervading the house
(d) The new night dress she is wearing

3. What sort of debts do Willy and Linda have?
(a) They have a heavy mortgage.
(b) They are paying for roof repair and a new fan belt for the refrigerator.
(c) They are paying for roof repair and a new car.
(d) They are paying off household appliances and a repair of their roof.

4. Why does Willy become annoyed with Linda?
(a) He does not like to see her mending her stockings.
(b) He does not like her asking so many questions of him.
(c) He does not like the brand of cheese she buys..
(d) She has not finished the washing-up.

5. What jobs has Biff mostly had since leaving school?
(a) Salesman and cattle herder
(b) Shipping clerk and horse-breeder
(c) Businessman and sales clerk
(d) Shipping clerk and salesman

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens as Willy is driving on the highway?

2. What is wrong with Biff whistling in the elevator?

3. What did the insurance inspector tell Linda?

4. ___________ says "And, by God, I was rich."

5. What difference would it have made to his life if Willy had formed his own business?

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