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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 jobs has Biff mostly had since leaving school?
(a) Shipping clerk and horse-breeder
(b) Shipping clerk and salesman
(c) Salesman and cattle herder
(d) Businessman and sales clerk

2. What is the name of the hotel where Willy is staying in Boston?
(a) The Dorchester
(b) The King's Arms
(c) The Standish Arms
(d) The Hilton

3. What change has Happy noticed in Biff?
(a) Biff has lost his sense of humor and has become bad-tempered.
(b) Biff has lost his old humor and confidence.
(c) Biff has put on weight and seems confused.
(d) Biff has become withdrawn and sad.

4. Where does Willy get the money he says is his pay?
(a) From Howard Wagner
(b) From Bill Oliver
(c) From Uncle Ben
(d) From Charley

5. What does Willy's plan for cutting off the tree branch show us about him?
(a) That he wants to steal lumber.
(b) That he has practical common sense and is suited to outdoor work.
(c) That he is not interested in preserving the environment.
(d) That he could have been a tree surgeon.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. At what time does Happy give Linda some money?

4. Which is the first of several lies Happy tells Miss Forsythe?

5. How much does Linda have to pay for repair of the hot water system?

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