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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 he will have to work hard.
(d) He cannot see that it is an opportunity.

2. What makes Linda bewildered about Willy's suicide?
(a) He could have had the job Charley offered.
(b) He never said goodbye to her.
(c) They were just about free and clear financially.
(d) He did not leave a note.

3. What does Biff again offer to Happy?
(a) A free dinner at Frank's Chop House
(b) To split the insurance money
(c) A future with him in the country
(d) A partnership in a sporting goods retail enterprize

4. What does Biff think Linda needs?
(a) Some rest
(b) Some flowers
(c) Some new silk stockings
(d) Some money

5. What is Willy doing in the garden?
(a) Sitting on the stoop, drinking
(b) Watering the garden
(c) Planting seeds
(d) Eating American cheese

6. How do we know the scene takes place at the close of the day?
(a) The stage directions indicate this.
(b) Charley says: 'It's getting Dark, Linda."
(c) The moon can be seen coming up.
(d) Linda says: "Oh, it's getting dark."

7. What sound can be heard behind Linda's last speech?
(a) A harmonica.
(b) A flute
(c) Mozart's Requiem
(d) Verdi's Requiem

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

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

10. What does Biff notice when he is in Bill Oliver's office?
(a) That there is a mahogany desk with a fountain pen lying on the blotter.
(b) That there are fine pictures, a dado rail and Huon pine paneling.
(c) That it has paneled walls.
(d) That there is a wire recorder on the desk.

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

12. From where did Biff leave to travel to Boston to find his father?
(a) Brooklyn Bridge
(b) Grand Central
(c) Union Station
(d) Yonkers

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

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

15. What lie does Biff accuse Happy of telling?
(a) That he is head of sales.
(b) That he is getting married.
(c) That he is an assistant buyer.
(d) That he is office manager.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Happy explain Biff's behavior in leaving the restaurant?

2. What does Charley say is an "earthquake" for a salesman?

3. Biff wants Willy to ____________.

4. What implement is Willy using?

5. How does Charley respond to Happy's claim that they (the brothers) would have helped Willy?

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