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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 great regret does Willy mention to Happy?
(a) Not talking to Mr Birnbaum about Biff's Math results
(b) Not buying new stockings for Linda
(c) Driving badly in Yonkers
(d) Not going to Alaska with his brother

2. From where did Biff leave to travel to Boston to find his father?
(a) Yonkers
(b) Union Station
(c) Brooklyn Bridge
(d) Grand Central

3. What metaphor about Willy does Linda use in her phone conversation with Biff?
(a) "He's an old clipper with no skipper."
(b) "He's only a little boat looking for a harbor."
(c) "He's like an old man rocking the boat."
(d) "He's like a boat looking for a harbor."

4. Why does Stanley tell off the other waiter?
(a) For staring at Willy
(b) For stealing tips
(c) For not clearing the table
(d) For laughing at Willy

5. What did the insurance inspector tell Linda?
(a) That Willy drives too fast.
(b) That Willy is behind in the premium.
(c) That they will not pay out again for a damaged car.
(d) That there is evidence that Willy's car accidents were not accidents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why won't Willy shake hands with Biff?

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

3. What is the reason Biff gives Willy for Birnbaum's dislike of him?

4. How much money is involved?

5. How long has it taken the Lomans to pay off their house?

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