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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Willy get the money he says is his pay?
(a) From Uncle Ben
(b) From Bill Oliver
(c) From Howard Wagner
(d) From Charley

3. Why does Willy call Charley "disgusting?"
(a) Because he insultsWilly by offering him a job.
(b) Because he smokes cigarettes.
(c) Because he cannot handle tools.
(d) Because he always loses at cards.

4. How does Willy obtain the materials for the stoop he adds to his house?
(a) He buys it at Wal-Mmart.
(b) He has Ben import the lumber from Alaska.
(c) He has Biff and Happy steal from a building site.
(d) He and Charlie steal the materials from a building site.

5. What excuse does Charley give Willy for his visit?
(a) He hears some noise so he thinks he would come in for a chat.
(b) He hears some noise and thinks something has happened.
(c) He remembers to tell Willy about an important job opportunity.
(d) He wants to play cards.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Happy's reaction to the news that his father has been attempting suicide?

2. At what time does Happy give Linda some money?

3. What is the outcome of Willy's visit to Howard?

4. What happens as Willy is driving on the highway?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Comment on Willy's "Dave Singleman" speech.

2. What is Willy's mood when he leaves for his interview with Howard Wagner?

3. In what way does the commercial world intrude into the wire recorder demonstration?

4. How does Biff respond to Happy's question about his plans for the future?

5. What erratic behavior of Willy's indicates that he is disintegrating emotionally?

6. In what way is the contrast between Willy's dreams and reality expressed in his conversation with Linda?

7. What important idea in the play is referenced by Linda's words, 'He could be--anything--in that suit!"?

8. What is the significance of the way the Loman house is presented when the play begins?

9. What is it that prevents Willy from accepting the offer of a job from Charley?

10. In the card game scene, what evidence of Willy's unused abilities is presented?

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