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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 musical instrument can be heard as the scene changes?
2. What size stockings does the woman demand?
3. What does Linda order her sons to do?
4. What does Happy want to show everyone?
5. What does Linda think is best?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Linda want to prevent the boys speaking to their father?
2. Why does Charlie reply with just a grunt to Happy's angry attitude to his father's suicide and claim that "We would've helped him."?
3. Is Death of a Salesman an uncompromising indictment of "The American Dream"?
4. How does Biff feel about lying to his father about the Bill Oliver interview?
5. Is Biff correct in saying of Willy that "He never knew who he was."?
6. What insight does Biff experience in the few moments he does get to see Bill Oliver?
7. In what way, according to Willy, does a man have to "add up to something" when he leaves this world?
8. What is the significance of Happy's gift of flowers?
9. Explain Happy's refusal to go with Biff and make a life for themselves in the country.
10. Account for Willy's anger towards Biff.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and comment upon Miller's use of symbolism (aural, visual and in spoken language) in Death of a Salesman. How does this symbolism emphasize the main ideas in the play? Describe at least three major pieces of symbolism and go into detail as to their meanings and purposes in the play to convey ideas.
Essay Topic 2
"Willy Loman's life is a complete waste, as is his death." Explain and discuss the significance of this comment, referring closely to the play.
Essay Topic 3
"Death of a Salesman shows us that there is no hope for the 'low man.'"Do you agree? Refer closely to the play. What does this play say about the American Dream?
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