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

2. What is Happy's reaction to the news that his father has been attempting suicide?
(a) He is angry with Linda for not telling them sooner.
(b) He says Willy is a "poor fool."
(c) He says Willy is a "damned fool."
(d) He says this is terrible and he must do something.

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

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

5. What does Willy feel is a disgrace?
(a) Making less than thirty-five dollars per week
(b) Living on a farm
(c) Not being married by the age of thirty-four
(d) Not finding yourself by the age of thirty-four

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Willy become annoyed with Linda?

3. Where does Willy get the money he says is his pay?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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