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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. Why does Willy need to borrow money from Charley?
(a) He has no money to buy Linda a birthday present.
(b) He cannot afford his next car payment.
(c) He has a loan shark after him and is terrified.
(d) He cannot afford his insurance premium.

2. What is it that Linda almost forgets to tell Willy?
(a) That he is to meet the boys for dinner at Frank's Chop House.
(b) That he is to give Charley an answer about a job.
(c) That he is to meet Bill Oliver at Frank's Chop House.
(d) That she needs two hundred dollars to cover the month's expenses.

3. Who is Willy's employer?
(a) Wolf Biederman
(b) Howard Macy
(c) Howard Wagner
(d) Brown and Morrison

4. What change has Happy noticed in Biff?
(a) Biff has lost his sense of humor and has become bad-tempered.
(b) Biff has lost his old humor and confidence.
(c) Biff has put on weight and seems confused.
(d) Biff has become withdrawn and sad.

5. What surrounds the Salesman's house?
(a) Office buildings
(b) A wide stoop
(c) Tall apartment buildings
(d) Countryside

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Biff say would make him happy?

2. What is Willy Loman carrying as he enters the stage?

3. What ultimatum does Linda serve to her sons?

4. What sound is heard before the curtain rises?

5. What does Willy tell Linda about his feelings for her?

(see the answer key)

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