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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Pages 212-220.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the outcome of Willy's visit to Howard?
(a) Willy loses his temper and resigns.
(b) Howard tells Willy he must work in Boston.
(c) Willy is given the desk job that he wants.
(d) Willy is fired.

2. How was Biff formerly employed at Bill Oliver's company?
(a) As an officer junior
(b) As a shipping clerk
(c) As a salesman
(d) As a janitor

3. What is the core of Linda's appeal to her sons?
(a) That their father needs money to alleviate his despair.
(b) That their father is in despair and needs their attention.
(c) That they must get medical attention for their father's depression.
(d) Not to let Willy know that she has skipped several mortgage payments.

4. When Linda says "You notice?", what is she referring to?
(a) The new night dress she is wearing
(b) The aroma of the Irish stew she made for dinner
(c) That she has dyed her hair
(d) The smell of shaving lotion pervading the house

5. How has Willy's salary rate changed?
(a) He is to be paid according to a strict time sheet.
(b) He is no longer paid overtime.
(c) He is now on commission only like a beginner.
(d) His rate of commission has been reduced.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Willy call Charley "disgusting?"

2. What makes Willy feel broken and desperate?

3. What, in Willy's behavior, embarrasses Happy?

4. What offer of Charley's does Willy refuse?

5. What ultimatum does Linda serve to her sons?

(see the answer key)

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