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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Making an inference from Linda's words, what do you think is Angelo's occupation?
(a) Loan shark
(b) Car salesman
(c) Motor mechanic
(d) Attorney

2. What is it that Happy says he has always wanted?
(a) To be like his father
(b) To build a house on Long Island near his friend the merchandise manager
(c) To have his own apartment, a car and plenty of women
(d) To become the merchandise manager and have his own apartment

3. Why does Biff plan to visit Bill Oliver?
(a) To pay back some money lent in the past
(b) To give him a job
(c) To ask him for money
(d) To ask him for a job

4. How does Willy refer to Howard?
(a) That little toad
(b) That snotnose
(c) That booby
(d) That asshole

5. Why does Willy become annoyed with Linda?
(a) She has not finished the washing-up.
(b) He does not like the brand of cheese she buys..
(c) He does not like her asking so many questions of him.
(d) He does not like to see her mending her stockings.

6. What promise does Willy believe Howard made to him during the Christmas party?
(a) That he will let Willy head up a new branch in Yonkers.
(b) That he would try to find a job for him in town.
(c) That Willy will receive a substantial pay rise.
(d) That he would pay Willy a bonus.

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

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

9. What excuse does Charley give Willy for his visit?
(a) He remembers to tell Willy about an important job opportunity.
(b) He wants to play cards.
(c) He hears some noise so he thinks he would come in for a chat.
(d) He hears some noise and thinks something has happened.

10. What sort of cheese does Willy prefer?
(a) American
(b) Swiss
(c) Edam
(d) Brie

11. Where was Ben living when he died?
(a) Arkansas
(b) Alaska
(c) Australia
(d) Africa

12. What great misconception does Willy express to Ben?
(a) That all you need to offer is loyalty and the rest will follow.
(b) That people will always keep their word.
(c) That all anyone needs is a case of samples.
(d) That a man can end up rich just by being liked.

13. What ultimatum does Linda serve to her sons?
(a) Either pay respect to their father or do not visit.
(b) Either help out financially or stay away.
(c) Either they clean up their rooms or they will not be welcome again.
(d) Pay respect to their father or she will not talk to them.

14. What does Willy find ironic about people?
(a) They are good at talking but do nott get paid for it.
(b) They can pick winners but never bet on them.
(c) They are worth more to undertakers than to mortgagors.
(d) They are worth more dead than alive.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Willy get the money he says is his pay?

2. Who does Happy say is his ideal girl?

3. ___________ says "And, by God, I was rich."

4. How did Ben make his fortune?

5. What derogatory comment does Biff make about Willy?

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