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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 sort of debts do Willy and Linda have?
(a) They are paying for roof repair and a new car.
(b) They have a heavy mortgage.
(c) They are paying for roof repair and a new fan belt for the refrigerator.
(d) They are paying off household appliances and a repair of their roof.

2. What promise does Willy believe Howard made to him during the Christmas party?
(a) That he would try to find a job for him in town.
(b) That Willy will receive a substantial pay rise.
(c) That he would pay Willy a bonus.
(d) That he will let Willy head up a new branch in Yonkers.

3. What derogatory comment does Biff make about Willy?
(a) That he has no character.
(b) That he looks like a salesman.
(c) That he looks like a walrus.
(d) That he has no talent for earning money.

4. ___________ says "And, by God, I was rich."
(a) Bill Oliver
(b) Ketchikan
(c) Ben Loman
(d) Willy Loman

5. What great regret does Willy mention to Happy?
(a) Driving badly in Yonkers
(b) Not talking to Mr Birnbaum about Biff's Math results
(c) Not buying new stockings for Linda
(d) Not going to Alaska with his brother

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Happy's reaction to the news that his father has been attempting suicide?

2. In what way does Willy contradict himself in this opening scene?

3. What does Willy's plan for cutting off the tree branch show us about him?

4. What ultimatum does Linda serve to her sons?

5. What is it about Willy that the woman says she likes?

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