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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. Who is Bill Oliver?
(a) Willy's best friend
(b) Biff's previous employee
(c) Biff's previous employer
(d) Happy's merchandise manager

2. For what reason does Willy think the builder should have been arrested?
(a) For building the bad-taste apartments
(b) For preventing Willy from growing carrots in his backyard
(c) For cutting down two beautiful elm trees
(d) For harassment and fraud

3. 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.

4. What is Happy's reaction to the news that his father has been attempting suicide?
(a) He is angry with Linda for not telling them sooner.
(b) He says Willy is a "poor fool."
(c) He says this is terrible and he must do something.
(d) He says Willy is a "damned fool."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Bernard attribute Biff's lack of success after the age of seventeen?

2. At what point did Biff's attitude change, according to Bernard?

3. What food does Happy want served at the restaurant?

4. What change has Happy noticed in Biff?

5. What is a synonym for 'trepidation'?

(see the answer key)

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