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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. When Linda says "You notice?", what is she referring to?
(a) The aroma of the Irish stew she made for dinner
(b) That she has dyed her hair
(c) The new night dress she is wearing
(d) The smell of shaving lotion pervading the house

2. How did Ben make his fortune?
(a) In the fur trade
(b) In diamond mines
(c) In oil
(d) In Alaskan exploration

3. What suggests to us that Biff has returned from a journey?
(a) A partially unpacked suitcase is on Biff's bed.
(b) Biff's suitcase is in the hall.
(c) Linda tells Willy she met the train.
(d) Linda mentions that Biff has "just got off [a] train."

4. Making an inference from Linda's words, what do you think is Angelo's occupation?
(a) Attorney
(b) Loan shark
(c) Motor mechanic
(d) Car salesman

5. What does Willy feel is a disgrace?
(a) Not finding yourself by the age of thirty-four
(b) Making less than thirty-five dollars per week
(c) Living on a farm
(d) Not being married by the age of thirty-four

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Charley, what is the only thing Willy has in the world?

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

3. Why does Willy call Charley "disgusting?"

4. What does Linda think will happen in Biff's meeting with Bill Oliver?

5. For how long has Willy been a salesman for Howard's firm?

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