Death of a Salesman Act 1

Why is Willy home early from his sales trip?

• He made of the sales and had no need to stay

• He couldn't keep his car on the road

• Linda asked to come home early

• He crashed his car

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Which statement is most accurate concerning Willy's current predicament?

• Despite years of success as a traveling salesman, Willy is now too tired to travel and is ready to retire

• After years and years of barely making ends meet as a salesman, and with neither son able to take care of him, Willy is looking for something positive to cling to

• Willy has never been given the appreciation and respect due him for his many years of success in sales

• Willy has a terminal illness, and he is devastated to think that his two sons are not able to care for him as his health slowly dwindles

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Which statement is most accurate concerning Biff and Happy?

• In different ways both are deeply unhappy with their lot in life

• Happy, the younger of the two, listened to Willy's advice and became successful, while the older Biff did not.

• Biff seems settled as a ranch hand because he loves the outdoors, while Happy finds the business world too competitive

• Both sons. despite being unsettled, remain steadfastly devoted to helping their parents as a time when they need the most help

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In the first flashback, we learn all the following EXCEPT

• Willy bragged about how successful and well-liked he is, but he is neither

• Biff was a popular, star football player who worshipped his father

• Linda is depressed over Willy's struggles to provide for his family

• Willy seems to condone Biff's negative behaviors

• Willy has been unfaithful to his wife.

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After being brought out of his flashback, Willy tells all of the following to Happy EXCEPT

• He almost hit someone driving his car on his sales call

• He pleads for help from Happy, saying, "Where are you guys?"

• He is expresses doubt that Happy will be able to provide for him when he retures

• He tells Happy he's proud of him

• Willy has an older brother who became rich

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During Willy's discussion with Charley over cards, we learn all of the following EXCEPT

• Willy doesn't seem to like Charley

• Charley offers Willy a job

• Willy is concerned that Biff seems lost

• Willy seems to be somewhat of a handyman

• Charley is is worse financial shape than WIlly

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We learn all of the following from Willy's flashback about his brother Ben EXCEPT

• Ben and Willy's father was adventurous

• Ben became rich from diamonds

• Willy's has Biff steal to prove how rugged he is

• Ben seems thoughtful, generous, and kind

• Ben say to never fight fair with a stranger

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After Willy comes out his flashback, he insists that "I was right!" What does he say he was right about

• He choice to sell for a living

• His belief that a weak dollar is better for America's long tern GDP growth. especially when it comes to emerging global markets

• He was right about the way he raised his sons

• He was right that Ben is not someone his kids should spend time with

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Linda tells Biff and Happy all of the following about Willy EXCEPT

• Willy is exhausted and his two sons have turned their backs to him

• Willy continues to defy the odds by making successful sales trips

• Willy's company is treating him like a new salesman by putting him on commission only

• She thinks Willy has been trying to kill himself

• Willy has been borrowing money from Charley and pretending it's his pay

Think about it: Is Biff and Happy's "Florida idea" a real possibility?

• YES

• NO

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