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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of the play, what type of salesman does Levene tell Williamson to put on the job?
(a) A son-of-a-bitch
(b) A winner
(c) A stalwart
(d) A closer

2. What derogatory term does Levene use to characterize the leads he has been given?
(a) Coons
(b) Polacks
(c) Wetbacks
(d) Chinks

3. Who does Williamson claim has been consistently number 2 on the sales board?
(a) Moss
(b) Aaronow
(c) Roma
(d) Levene

4. What term does Levene use to describe Moss in the first scene?
(a) Scavenger
(b) Order taker
(c) White washer
(d) Book cooker

5. Which of Levene's relations does he try to invoke to gain some pity from Williamson?
(a) His son
(b) His brother
(c) His wife
(d) His daughter

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Leven promise to affect the dollar volumes if he gets the premium leads?

2. To whom is Williamson giving the premium leads?

3. What used to be the "prize" in a sales contest, according to Levene?

4. What words does Williamson say to Levene regarding his last sale that offend him?

5. Who could Levene a few years back and have Williamson fired?

(see the answer key)

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