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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Biff no longer want Willy to intercede with Birnbaum over the Math failure?
2. What other device is Willy using?
3. In his outburst, what does Biff call Willy?
4. What does Charley say causes an earthquake?
5. Who brings flowers for Linda?
Short Essay Questions
1. What insight does Biff experience in the few moments he does get to see Bill Oliver?
2. How does Biff feel about lying to his father about the Bill Oliver interview?
3. In what way is Happy's betrayal of his father ironic?
4. What information about his meeting with Bill Oliver does Biff supply to Willy?
5. Is Biff correct in saying of Willy that "He never knew who he was."?
6. Explain Happy's refusal to go with Biff and make a life for themselves in the country.
7. Has Willy any idea of what it is that has caused his estrangement from Biff?
8. What cautions does Ben advise concerning Willy's plan to commit suicide?
9. Why does Charlie reply with just a grunt to Happy's angry attitude to his father's suicide and claim that "We would've helped him."?
10. What is one function of the figure of Ben in his last manifestation inside Willy's head?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"BIFF: 'He had the wrong dreams. All, all wrong.'"
"CHARLEY: 'Nobody dost blame this man.'"
Do you agree with Charley? If Willy cannot be blamed for his tragedy, where does the blame (if any) lie?
Essay Topic 2
"Death of a Salesman shows us, in a moving way, how disastrous it is if people lack the ability or to accept change in themselves and in the social and economic world." Discuss this statement, making close reference to the play.
Essay Topic 3
Describe and comment upon Miller's use of symbolism (aural, visual and in spoken language) in Death of a Salesman. How does this symbolism emphasize the main ideas in the play? Describe at least three major pieces of symbolism and go into detail as to their meanings and purposes in the play to convey ideas.
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