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

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

3. What does Biff say would make him happy?
(a) His brother working with him out in the country
(b) His brother marrying and settling down
(c) His father retiring
(d) To have his own apartment and a steady girlfriend

4. What important admission does Willy make to Charley?
(a) That he has stolen Howard's fountain pen.
(b) That Charley is the only friend he has.
(c) That Happy is about to be married.
(d) That Biff discovered a secret in Boston.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Willy believe his company most needs him?

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

4. What reason does Biff give Linda for Willy throwing him out?

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

(see the answer key)

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