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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Pages 173-193.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it that Happy says he has always wanted?
(a) To become the merchandise manager and have his own apartment
(b) To build a house on Long Island near his friend the merchandise manager
(c) To be like his father
(d) To have his own apartment, a car and plenty of women

2. What does Willy admit to Charley?
(a) That Howard fired him.
(b) That he has been stealing from Howard.
(c) That he kissed Howard's secretary.
(d) That Howard verbally abused him.

3. At what time does Happy give Linda some money?
(a) Memorial Day
(b) Thanksgiving
(c) Christmas
(d) Her birthday

4. 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 this is terrible and he must do something.
(c) He says Willy is a "damned fool."
(d) He says Willy is a "poor fool."

5. What does Willy intend to do during the day?
(a) See Howard and convince him to allow Willy to be taken off road work to stay in New York.
(b) Get a haircut and buy a new suit in readiness for his dinner with the boys.
(c) Convince Howard that he needs a pay rise.
(d) Ask Howard for a job as a branch manager since he has been with the company for so long.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Bernard attribute Biff's lack of success after the age of seventeen?

2. What metaphor about Willy does Linda use in her phone conversation with Biff?

3. What ultimatum does Linda serve to her sons?

4. What is the core of Linda's appeal to her sons?

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

(see the answer key)

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