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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 130-149.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Linda says "You notice?", what is she referring to?
(a) The new night dress she is wearing
(b) That she has dyed her hair
(c) The aroma of the Irish stew she made for dinner
(d) The smell of shaving lotion pervading the house

2. What does Willy tell Linda about his feelings for her?
(a) He says he loves her.
(b) He says she is wonderful and that he does not deserve her.
(c) He says she is his support and his lover.
(d) He says she is his foundation and support.

3. What jobs has Biff mostly had since leaving school?
(a) Salesman and cattle herder
(b) Shipping clerk and horse-breeder
(c) Businessman and sales clerk
(d) Shipping clerk and salesman

4. What sound is heard before the curtain rises?
(a) A melody played on a flute.
(b) Fiddle music reminiscent of the countryside
(c) Stage hands moving sets about
(d) Bagpipes playing a highland lament

5. For what reason does Willy think the builder should have been arrested?
(a) For building the bad-taste apartments
(b) For preventing Willy from growing carrots in his backyard
(c) For cutting down two beautiful elm trees
(d) For harassment and fraud

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Willy's employer?

2. Who does Happy say is his ideal girl?

3. Why does Biff plan to visit Bill Oliver?

4. What is it that Happy says he has always wanted?

5. What suggests to us that Biff has returned from a journey?

(see the answer key)

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