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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Biff convey his strong reluctance to see Bill Oliver?
(a) He says a mad bear would have to chase him back into the place.
(b) He says he would rather walk over hot coals than go back.
(c) He says wild horses wouldn't make him go back.
(d) He says a team of horses could not have dragged him back.

2. How was Biff formerly employed at Bill Oliver's company?
(a) As a shipping clerk
(b) As a salesman
(c) As a janitor
(d) As an officer junior

3. What is the reason Biff gives Willy for Birnbaum's dislike of him?
(a) Binbaum caught Biff mimicking him in front of the other students.
(b) Birnbaum caught Biff kissing his daughter behind the bicycle sheds.
(c) Birnbaum was jealous because Biff was actually better at calculus than was his teacher.
(d) Birnbaum is jealous of Biff's looks.

4. What does Charley say is an "earthquake" for a salesman?
(a) When he drives off a bridge.
(b) When people stop smiling back.
(c) When he has to spend a week in San Francisco.
(d) When sales fall and he is sacked.

5. What food does Happy want served at the restaurant?
(a) Lobster thermidor
(b) Balmain bugs imported from Australia, sauteed in garlic butter and served with wild rice and field mushrooms
(c) Large lobsters, claws on, cooked in champagne
(d) Strudel

6. Did his funeral meet Willy's expectations?
(a) No. Only a few people sent flowers.
(b) Yes. People told Linda how Willy had made their lives happier.
(c) Yes. People came from Boston.
(d) No. Nobody came.

7. What was the problem with Willy's dreams?
(a) They were nghtmarish.
(b) They went too far.
(c) They were wrong.
(d) They did not go far enough.

8. What caution does Ben offer?
(a) The policy might not be honored.
(b) The amount invested might not be sufficient.
(c) It's not a good idea to fight fair with a stranger.
(d) It's a bad idea to put all your eggs in one basket.

9. Which is the first of several lies Happy tells Miss Forsythe?
(a) That he is a champagne salesman
(b) That he sells silk stockings
(c) That he is a famous footballer
(d) That Biff is a famous footballer

10. To whose comment about Willy does Happy object?
(a) Charley's
(b) Linda's
(c) Biff's
(d) Bernard's

11. How long does Biff wait to see Bill Oliver?
(a) Ten minutes
(b) Six hours
(c) Six minutes
(d) Two hours

12. What does Happy fail to see in Biff's offer?
(a) He cannot see how it will find him planty of girlfriends.
(b) He cannot see how it will make him any quick money.
(c) He cannot see that it is an opportunity.
(d) He cannot see that he will have to work hard.

13. How does Linda react to Charley's words at the beginning of the scene?
(a) She shoves him angrily.
(b) She does not react.
(c) She thanks him.
(d) She cries.

14. What is the appearance of Bill Oliver's fountain pen?
(a) Silver
(b) Gold
(c) Silver with a gold top
(d) Platinum with gold scrolling

15. When Happy uses the word :strudel," to what is he referring?
(a) A glamorous girl who has just entered the restaurant.
(b) The rallying call of a German soccer team
(c) An exclusive vintage wine
(d) A famous German dessert pastry

Short Answer Questions

1. What University had Biff aspired to attend?

2. How does Willy explain the Woman's presence to Biff?

3. What does Biff say about himself?

4. Who does Happy dismiss as "just a guy?"

5. How has Biff passed Math in the past?

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