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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Pages 212-220.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't Biff attend the university?
(a) Biff didn't want to have to leave home.
(b) He flunked high school Math.
(c) Willy couldn't afford the outrageous tuition fees.
(d) He was unsuccessful in getting a football scholarship.

2. According to Linda, in what way does Willy compare with many other people?
(a) He is fatter.
(b) He has more good in him.
(c) He earns less money.
(d) He works harder.

3. How did Ben and Willy's father support his family financially as they traveled?
(a) By selling the flutes he had made
(b) By giving flute concerts in every town they visited
(c) By working in bars
(d) By selling agricultural machinery he had invented

4. Why is Linda so furious with her sons?
(a) They stole money from her.
(b) She knows they deserted their father in the restaurant.
(c) She is annoyed at being fobbed off with flowers.
(d) She missed out on having dinner at the restaurant.

5. What metaphor about Willy does Linda use in her phone conversation with Biff?
(a) "He's like a boat looking for a harbor."
(b) "He's like an old man rocking the boat."
(c) "He's an old clipper with no skipper."
(d) "He's only a little boat looking for a harbor."

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Bernard attribute Biff's lack of success after the age of seventeen?

2. What important admission does Willy make to Charley?

3. What excuse does Charley give Willy for his visit?

4. What is it that Linda almost forgets to tell Willy?

5. What ultimatum does Linda serve to her sons?

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