Death of a Salesman: Act 1

In the first scene with Linda, Willy contradicted himself twice. About what did he contradict himself?

• He called Biff lazy, but later describes him as hardworking. Later he contradicts himself about the windshield of the car.
• He says Ben made in his money in oil, but later says real estate. He says he remembers his boys' birthdays, but later admits that he doesn't.
• First he says he doesn't love Linda. Then he says he never said that. Then he says he had one accident, although he knows he has had three.
• He says he wants to retire, then says he wants to work for ten more years. Then he says Happy is his favorite son, although he later tells Biff he is the favorite.

Besides the ranch, Biff and Happy have this other "million dollar" business idea.

• Starting a social club
• Starting a sporting goods store
• Starting a men's suit store
• Starting a bank

When Linda finds a _____ in the basement, she suspects that Willy is trying to kill himself.

• Gun
• Noose
• Hatchet
• Rubber hose

Who thinks that Willy Loman is a fake?

• Biff
• Linda
• Happy
• Bernard

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Whom does Willy borrow money from to make ends meet?

• Howard
• Charley
• Ben
• Wagner

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What instrument did Willy's dad play?

• Trombone
• Trumpet
• Flute
• Clarinet

Where did Uncle Ben make his fortune?

• Antartica
• Africa
• Alaska
• Alabama

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What present does Willy get his mistress?

• Lipstick
• A new dress
• New stockings
• A necklace

What brand of car did Willy used to own?

• Studebaker
• Ford
• Chevrolet
• Cadillac

What class is Biff in danger of flunking?

• English
• Science
• Math
• Physical Education