1. Why does Willy call Charley "disgusting?"
(a) Because he always loses at cards.
(b) Because he insultsWilly by offering him a job.
(c) Because he cannot handle tools.
(d) Because he smokes cigarettes.

2. In what way does Willy contradict himself in this opening scene?
(a) He first says that Biff is not lazy, then calls him "a lazy bum."
(b) He first asks Linda for a sandwich, then says he'll just drink some milk.
(c) Willy first describes Biff as "a lazy bum," then a few seconds later says "Biff--he's not lazy."
(d) He boasts about his sales, then says he's a hopeless salesman.

3. For what reason does Biff believe the Lomans are unsuccessful?
(a) They do not have a clear mission statement.
(b) They are not loyal and committed.
(c) They are not competitive enough.
(d) They do not belong in the city and should be working with their hands.

4. 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) Ask Howard for a job as a branch manager since he has been with the company for so long.
(c) Get a haircut and buy a new suit in readiness for his dinner with the boys.
(d) Convince Howard that he needs a pay rise.

5. What offer of Charley's does Willy refuse?
(a) A job where he will not have to go out on the road
(b) Fifty dollars per week for life
(c) A supervisory job in Boston
(d) To intercede with Howard to give Willy his job back