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

2. Why does Willy call Charley "disgusting?"
(a) Because he insultsWilly by offering him a job.
(b) Because he smokes cigarettes.
(c) Because he always loses at cards.
(d) Because he cannot handle tools.

3. What reason does Biff give Linda for Willy throwing him out?
(a) Biff has not paid enough board to his parents.
(b) Willy finds out Biff had been gambling.
(c) Willy is uncomfortable around people who know he is a fake.
(d) Willy does not like Biff bringing girls home.

4. All the old buyers who loved Willy are ___________.
(a) in New York
(b) retired to Florida
(c) dead or retired
(d) in Boston

5. Who is Bill Oliver?
(a) Happy's merchandise manager
(b) Biff's previous employee
(c) Willy's best friend
(d) Biff's previous employer

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Biff say would make him happy?

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

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

4. What does Willy say about Biff's knowledge of sporting goods?

5. How did Ben make his fortune?

(see the answer key)

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