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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is wrong with Biff whistling in the elevator?
(a) It indicates he is over confident.
(b) It annoys other people in the lift.
(c) It indicates he is irresponsible and childish.
(d) It is tuneless.

2. What does Linda think will happen in Biff's meeting with Bill Oliver?
(a) Biff will return the goods he stole a few years ago.
(b) Biff will ask for thirty thousand dollars.
(c) Biff will ask Bill Oliver for a steady job.
(d) Biff will ask for ten or fifteen thousand dollars.

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

4. For how long was Linda unable to contact Biff?
(a) For over three months
(b) For over six months
(c) She has always been able to contact Biff.
(d) For over a year

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

6. Why didn't Biff attend the university?
(a) He flunked high school Math.
(b) He was unsuccessful in getting a football scholarship.
(c) Biff didn't want to have to leave home.
(d) Willy couldn't afford the outrageous tuition fees.

7. What does Linda suggest is "not nice?"
(a) That Biff is "stuck up."
(b) That Biff is driving a car without a licence.
(c) That Biff has stolen a football.
(d) That Biff has Bernard help him cheat at Math.

8. Who is Willy's employer?
(a) Howard Macy
(b) Brown and Morrison
(c) Wolf Biederman
(d) Howard Wagner

9. Where is the big match to be held?
(a) Ebert's Field
(b) Wembley Stadium
(c) Madison Square Garden
(d) Ebbets Field

10. For what reason does Willy think the builder should have been arrested?
(a) For cutting down two beautiful elm trees
(b) For harassment and fraud
(c) For building the bad-taste apartments
(d) For preventing Willy from growing carrots in his backyard

11. What make of car does Willy currently drive?
(a) Studebaker
(b) Citroen
(c) Morris Minor
(d) Chevrolet

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

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

14. How does Willy pay for Biff's radio correspondence course?
(a) He works harder and travels further.
(b) He sells lumber stolen from a building site.
(c) He pawns a diamond watch that is a gift from Ben.
(d) He skips some mortgage payments.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What reason does Biff give Linda for Willy throwing him out?

3. What does Willy's plan for cutting off the tree branch show us about him?

4. According to Willy, what has left him unsettled and "temporary?"

5. What great misconception does Willy express to Ben?

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