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(b) Biff has become withdrawn and sad.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

2. What does Willy say about Biff's knowledge of sporting goods?
(a) That he knows sporting goods better than Adidas.
(b) That he has tried every brand, but Spalding is best.
(c) That he knows sporting goods better than Spalding.
(d) That he knows a good deal about the way basketballs are packed in cartons.

3. What metaphor about Willy does Linda use in her phone conversation with Biff?
(a) "He's only a little boat looking for a harbor."
(b) "He's like an old man rocking the boat."
(c) "He's like a boat looking for a harbor."
(d) "He's an old clipper with no skipper."

4. What difference would it have made to his life if Willy had formed his own business?
(a) He would not have to leave home any more.
(b) He would have been able to work from home.
(c) He would have built a house on Long Island.
(d) He would have been able to travel in luxury.

5. At the beginning of Act Two, how does Willy express a new optimism?
(a) He says he will get the boys to help him plant some seeds.
(b) He says he would like to buy some seeds.
(c) He says he will talk to Bill Oliver.
(d) He says he will buy a new blue suit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Making an inference from Linda's words, what do you think is Angelo's occupation?

2. Who does Linda refer to as "a philandering bum?"

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

4. How did Ben make his fortune?

5. Who does Happy say is his ideal girl?

(see the answer key)

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