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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What reason does Biff give Linda for Willy throwing him out?
(a) Willy finds out Biff had been gambling.
(b) Biff has not paid enough board to his parents.
(c) Willy does not like Biff bringing girls home.
(d) Willy is uncomfortable around people who know he is a fake.

3. What does Willy feel is a disgrace?
(a) Making less than thirty-five dollars per week
(b) Not being married by the age of thirty-four
(c) Living on a farm
(d) Not finding yourself by the age of thirty-four

4. In what way does Willy contradict himself in this opening scene?
(a) Willy first describes Biff as "a lazy bum," then a few seconds later says "Biff--he's not lazy."
(b) He first says that Biff is not lazy, then calls him "a lazy bum."
(c) He first asks Linda for a sandwich, then says he'll just drink some milk.
(d) He boasts about his sales, then says he's a hopeless salesman.

5. Of what does Charley accuse Willy?
(a) Being in love with his wife
(b) Stealing his lumber
(c) Dominating Linda
(d) Being jealous of him all his life

6. Who is Bill Oliver?
(a) Happy's merchandise manager
(b) Biff's previous employee
(c) Biff's previous employer
(d) Willy's best friend

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

8. Who does Happy say is his ideal girl?
(a) Someone like his mother
(b) Anyone he can look up to and who will help him get along
(c) Someone with financial experience
(d) Someone who is a good cook and a good typist

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

10. What change has Happy noticed in Biff?
(a) Biff has put on weight and seems confused.
(b) Biff has become withdrawn and sad.
(c) Biff has lost his old humor and confidence.
(d) Biff has lost his sense of humor and has become bad-tempered.

11. What happens as Willy is driving on the highway?
(a) The car breaks down.
(b) He allows the car to veer over the white line.
(c) A woman yells at him.
(d) He runs off the road.

12. What is Happy's reaction to the news that his father has been attempting suicide?
(a) He says Willy is a "poor fool."
(b) He says Willy is a "damned fool."
(c) He says this is terrible and he must do something.
(d) He is angry with Linda for not telling them sooner.

13. What sort of debts do Willy and Linda have?
(a) They are paying for roof repair and a new car.
(b) They are paying off household appliances and a repair of their roof.
(c) They are paying for roof repair and a new fan belt for the refrigerator.
(d) They have a heavy mortgage.

14. What is it about Willy that the woman says she likes?
(a) His sense of humor and because he is sweet
(b) His big spending and his sense of humor
(c) The presents he gives her
(d) The smell of his after shave and his happy nature

15. At what point did Biff's attitude change, according to Bernard?
(a) Biff's conversation with the football coach
(b) Biff's attendance at a religious crusade
(c) Biff's trip to Boston
(d) Biff's trip to Yonkers

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the big match to be held?

2. What does Willy say about Biff's knowledge of sporting goods?

3. Where does Willy believe his company most needs him?

4. What statement of Ben's summarizes his business ethics?

5. What does Linda suggest is "not nice?"

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