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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Pages 193-212.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sort of cheese does Willy prefer?
(a) American
(b) Edam
(c) Swiss
(d) Brie

2. What privilege does the Woman promise Willy?
(a) That she will see he goes right through to the buyers.
(b) That she will get some silk stockings for Linda.
(c) That she will show Willy what is in the safe.
(d) That she will not tell anyone about their affair.

3. What promise does Willy believe Howard made to him during the Christmas party?
(a) That he will let Willy head up a new branch in Yonkers.
(b) That he would pay Willy a bonus.
(c) That Willy will receive a substantial pay rise.
(d) That he would try to find a job for him in town.

4. How does Biff convey his strong reluctance to see Bill Oliver?
(a) He says a team of horses could not have dragged him back.
(b) He says he would rather walk over hot coals than go back.
(c) He says a mad bear would have to chase him back into the place.
(d) He says wild horses wouldn't make him go back.

5. What does Biff say would make him happy?
(a) His father retiring
(b) To have his own apartment and a steady girlfriend
(c) His brother working with him out in the country
(d) His brother marrying and settling down

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How was Biff formerly employed at Bill Oliver's company?

3. What important admission does Willy make to Charley?

4. At the beginning of Act Two, how does Willy express a new optimism?

5. What great regret does Willy mention to Happy?

(see the answer key)

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