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Death of a Salesman Quiz 1

1. Where does the Loman family live?
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- Boston
- Long Island
2. What is Happy's real name?
- William
- Benjamin
- Harlan
- Harold
3. Why does Willy believe his sons will be more successful than Bernard?
- Biff's athletic accomplishments will get Bernard into a better college.
- That more women like Happy shows that he will be more successful.
- Biff and Happy have better business connections because of Willy.
- Bernard is "liked, but not well liked."
4. What does Willy promise the woman in the hotel room?
- Jewelry
- Flowers
- Marriage
- Stockings
5. How did Ben become rich?
- Montana ranches
- African diamond mines
- Alaskan oil fields
- Mexican gold mines
6. Why does Linda believe that her sons should treat Willy kindly?
- He is a human being, and "attention must be paid."
- He has been a dedicated father.
- He is a successful man who can teach his family a great deal.
- He has provided well for his family.
7. Which character states "nobody dast blame this man?"
- Charley
- Biff
- Linda
- Ben
8. What object does Howard have in his office that frightens Willy?
- television
- radio
- electric typewriter
- wire recorder
9. Why does Biff not go to college?
- He cannot get an athletic scholarship, as he expected.
- He refuses to go to summer school to pass math.
- Willy cannot afford to pay for college.
- Biff preferred to go west and work on a ranch.
10. Which of the following is not a problem that Biff has that Willy ignores?
- Biff is too tough with the girls.
- Biff does not study for the Regents exam.
- Biff is constantly stealing.
- Biff never trains properly for his games.

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