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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Pages 173-193.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Willy, what has left him unsettled and "temporary?"
(a) The wanderings around the countryside when he was a child
(b) Worrying about the mortgage
(c) Not being happy with Linda
(d) He never had a chance to get close to his father.

2. According to Charley, what is the only thing Willy has in the world?
(a) His house
(b) His freedom
(c) His wife and family
(d) The things he can sell

3. What does Willy say about Biff's knowledge of sporting goods?
(a) That he knows a good deal about the way basketballs are packed in cartons.
(b) That he knows sporting goods better than Spalding.
(c) That he knows sporting goods better than Adidas.
(d) That he has tried every brand, but Spalding is best.

4. 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 an old clipper with no skipper."
(c) "He's only a little boat looking for a harbor."
(d) "He's like an old man rocking the boat."

5. What does Willy admit to Charley?
(a) That he kissed Howard's secretary.
(b) That Howard verbally abused him.
(c) That he has been stealing from Howard.
(d) That Howard fired him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What difference would it have made to his life if Willy had formed his own business?

2. What does Willy find frustrating about the appliances he has bought over the years?

3. What is Willy Loman carrying as he enters the stage?

4. At what point did Biff's attitude change, according to Bernard?

5. What ultimatum does Linda serve to her sons?

(see the answer key)

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