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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Pages 193-212.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What deal does Biff claim is discussed with Bill Oliver and his partner?
(a) The Flushing Meadows deal
(b) The Fargo deal
(c) The Louisiana Purchase
(d) The Florida deal

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

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

4. What does Linda think will happen in Biff's meeting with Bill Oliver?
(a) Biff will ask Bill Oliver for a steady job.
(b) Biff will return the goods he stole a few years ago.
(c) Biff will ask for thirty thousand dollars.
(d) Biff will ask for ten or fifteen thousand dollars.

5. What difference would it have made to his life if Willy had formed his own business?
(a) He would have been able to travel in luxury.
(b) He would not have to leave home any more.
(c) He would have been able to work from home.
(d) He would have built a house on Long Island.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Willy find frustrating about the appliances he has bought over the years?

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

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

4. What does Biff say would make him happy?

5. What does Willy admit to Charley?

(see the answer key)

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