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

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 will talk to Bill Oliver.
(c) He says he will buy a new blue suit.
(d) He says he would like to buy some seeds.

2. What does Biff need to do in order to avoid flunking Math?
(a) Finally hand in his Math assignments
(b) Become organized and study hard
(c) Apologize to Mr Birnbaum
(d) Bribe Mr Birnbaum

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

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

5. 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

6. What derogatory comment does Biff make about Willy?
(a) That he looks like a salesman.
(b) That he has no talent for earning money.
(c) That he looks like a walrus.
(d) That he has no character.

7. What, in Willy's behavior, embarrasses Happy?
(a) Willy has been mocking Biff.
(b) Willy has been talking to himself.
(c) Willy has been singing in the lift.
(d) Willy does not know the way to Florida.

8. What difference would it have made to his life if Willy had formed his own business?
(a) He would have built a house on Long Island.
(b) He would have been able to work from home.
(c) He would have been able to travel in luxury.
(d) He would not have to leave home any more.

9. Why does Willy call Charley "disgusting?"
(a) Because he cannot handle tools.
(b) Because he smokes cigarettes.
(c) Because he always loses at cards.
(d) Because he insultsWilly by offering him a job.

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

11. What is it that Linda almost forgets to tell Willy?
(a) That she needs two hundred dollars to cover the month's expenses.
(b) That he is to meet Bill Oliver at Frank's Chop House.
(c) That he is to meet the boys for dinner at Frank's Chop House.
(d) That he is to give Charley an answer about a job.

12. What surrounds the Salesman's house?
(a) Office buildings
(b) A wide stoop
(c) Tall apartment buildings
(d) Countryside

13. How does Willy obtain the materials for the stoop he adds to his house?
(a) He and Charlie steal the materials from a building site.
(b) He has Ben import the lumber from Alaska.
(c) He buys it at Wal-Mmart.
(d) He has Biff and Happy steal from a building site.

14. What is it about Willy that the woman says she likes?
(a) The presents he gives her
(b) His sense of humor and because he is sweet
(c) His big spending and his sense of humor
(d) The smell of his after shave and his happy nature

15. How long has it taken the Lomans to pay off their house?
(a) Twenty years
(b) Twenty-five years
(c) Thirty years
(d) Thirty-five years

Short Answer Questions

1. What promise does Willy believe Howard made to him during the Christmas party?

2. What does Linda think will happen in Biff's meeting with Bill Oliver?

3. What is wrong with Biff whistling in the elevator?

4. What ultimatum does Linda serve to her sons?

5. What does Willy intend to do during the day?

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