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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Biff say would make him happy?
(a) To have his own apartment and a steady girlfriend
(b) His father retiring
(c) His brother marrying and settling down
(d) His brother working with him out in the country

2. Who does Linda refer to as "a philandering bum?"
(a) Bernard
(b) Howard
(c) Happy
(d) Biff

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

4. What sound is heard before the curtain rises?
(a) Stage hands moving sets about
(b) A melody played on a flute.
(c) Bagpipes playing a highland lament
(d) Fiddle music reminiscent of the countryside

5. How much does Linda have to pay for repair of the hot water system?
(a) A hundred dollars
(b) Fifty-six dollars
(c) Ninety-six dollars
(d) Fifty dollars

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

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

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

9. What advice does Willy remember Ben giving him?
(a) Get out of the cities and buy a ranch.
(b) Go to Africa and prospect for diamonds.
(c) Open a diamond mine in Alaska.
(d) Get out of the cities and fight for a fortune in Alaska.

10. What important admission does Willy make to Charley?
(a) That Charley is the only friend he has.
(b) That he has stolen Howard's fountain pen.
(c) That Happy is about to be married.
(d) That Biff discovered a secret in Boston.

11. What does Willy admit to Charley?
(a) That he has been stealing from Howard.
(b) That Howard verbally abused him.
(c) That he kissed Howard's secretary.
(d) That Howard fired him.

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

13. 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.

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

15. What is a synonym for 'trepidation'?
(a) Disquiet
(b) Trembling
(c) Timidity
(d) Anger

Short Answer Questions

1. What jobs has Biff mostly had since leaving school?

2. How has Willy's salary rate changed?

3. What reason does Willy give for refusing Charley's offer?

4. What is it that Linda almost forgets to tell Willy?

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

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