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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) Alaska
(c) Africa
(d) Australia

2. 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.

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

4. What sort of cheese does Willy prefer?
(a) Brie
(b) American
(c) Edam
(d) Swiss

5. What does Willy's plan for cutting off the tree branch show us about him?
(a) That he is not interested in preserving the environment.
(b) That he could have been a tree surgeon.
(c) That he has practical common sense and is suited to outdoor work.
(d) That he wants to steal lumber.

Short Answer Questions

1. All the old buyers who loved Willy are ___________.

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

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

4. Why does Willy call Charley "disgusting?"

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

(see the answer key)

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