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

2. Why does Willy become annoyed with Linda?
(a) He does not like her asking so many questions of him.
(b) He does not like the brand of cheese she buys..
(c) She has not finished the washing-up.
(d) He does not like to see her mending her stockings.

3. According to Charley, what is the only thing Willy has in the world?
(a) His freedom
(b) His wife and family
(c) His house
(d) The things he can sell

4. At what time does Happy give Linda some money?
(a) Her birthday
(b) Thanksgiving
(c) Memorial Day
(d) Christmas

5. What ultimatum does Linda serve to her sons?
(a) Pay respect to their father or she will not talk to them.
(b) Either help out financially or stay away.
(c) Either they clean up their rooms or they will not be welcome again.
(d) Either pay respect to their father or do not visit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Willy call Charley "disgusting?"

2. What is wrong with Biff whistling in the elevator?

3. At the beginning of Act Two, how does Willy express a new optimism?

4. Why didn't Biff attend the university?

5. Where does Willy get the money he says is his pay?

(see the answer key)

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