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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Willy say about Biff's knowledge of sporting goods?
2. What ultimatum does Linda serve to her sons?
3. What derogatory comment does Biff make about Willy?
4. What does Biff say would make him happy?
5. Why is Bernard in Charley's office?
Short Essay Questions
1. What important idea in the play is referenced by Linda's words, 'He could be--anything--in that suit!"?
2. Why has Willy unexpectedly returned from his journey?
3. What is it that prevents Willy from accepting the offer of a job from Charley?
4. In what way is the contrast between Willy's dreams and reality expressed in his conversation with Linda?
5. In the first few minutes of the play, what indications are there that Willy has an affinity with the artistic and creative?
6. What does Biff suggest he and Happy do to change their lives?
7. In what way does the commercial world intrude into the wire recorder demonstration?
8. What is Willy's mood when he leaves for his interview with Howard Wagner?
9. What is Happy's attitude to the news that his father is contemplating suicide?
10. In what picturesque way does Linda reinforce for Biff that his father needs support and nurturing?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"Death of a Salesman is a savage indictment of commercial values." Discuss with close reference to the play.
Essay Topic 2
What function does Linda's character fulfill in the drama of Death of a Salesman? Is she the strongest character in the play? Back up your answer with at least three examples from the play, and explain why they are relevant.
Essay Topic 3
"As a salesman, Willy Loman was like a low-ranking priest in the religion of commerce, with all its fake values and promises." Discuss with close reference to Death of a Salesman.
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