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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Requiem.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Act Two, how does Willy express a new optimism?
(a) He says he will get the boys to help him plant some seeds.
(b) He says he would like to buy some seeds.
(c) He says he will talk to Bill Oliver.
(d) He says he will buy a new blue suit.

2. What circumstances have led to Biff's leaving in the past?
(a) He had gone to live with a girlfriend.
(b) There had been a family disagreement.
(c) He has had to go interstate to work.
(d) He had gone overseas.

3. What is Happy's version of the great dream?
(a) To be merchandise manager
(b) To buy a ranch and build guest houses on it
(c) To come out number-one man
(d) To buy a condo in Florida

4. What reason does Biff give Linda for Willy throwing him out?
(a) Willy finds out Biff had been gambling.
(b) Biff has not paid enough board to his parents.
(c) Willy is uncomfortable around people who know he is a fake.
(d) Willy does not like Biff bringing girls home.

5. What does Biff think Linda needs?
(a) Some new silk stockings
(b) Some money
(c) Some rest
(d) Some flowers

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Willy doing in the garden?

2. In what way does Willy contradict himself in this opening scene?

3. What is Happy's reaction to the news that his father has been attempting suicide?

4. Who brings flowers for Linda?

5. Why is Bernard in Charley's office?

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