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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. What worrying news does Bernard bring?
(a) He has heard that Mr Birnbaum is leaving the school.
(b) He has heard Mr Birnbaum threatening to flunk Biff in Math.
(c) He has heard that someone else has won the sports scholarship.
(d) Biff has failed Math.

2. For how long was Linda unable to contact Biff?
(a) She has always been able to contact Biff.
(b) For over three months
(c) For over six months
(d) For over a year

3. What does Willy's plan for cutting off the tree branch show us about him?
(a) That he has practical common sense and is suited to outdoor work.
(b) That he is not interested in preserving the environment.
(c) That he wants to steal lumber.
(d) That he could have been a tree surgeon.

4. What does Charley kid Willy about?
(a) He pretends to have forgotten Biff's big day of football.
(b) Biff's obsession with football.
(c) His staying in the same house all those years.
(d) His weight, calling Willy a 'walrus'.

5. Making an inference from Linda's words, what do you think is Angelo's occupation?
(a) Loan shark
(b) Attorney
(c) Motor mechanic
(d) Car salesman

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Biff say would make him happy?

2. How does Willy refer to Howard?

3. What metaphor about Willy does Linda use in her phone conversation with Biff?

4. What promise does Willy believe Howard made to him during the Christmas party?

5. How much does Linda have to pay for repair of the hot water system?

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