Death of a Salesman

Why does Happy repeat things such as, “I’m gonna get married” and “I’m losing weight, Pop, you notice?”

• To show that Happy attempts to make Biff jealous

• To show that Happy is serious about his girlfriend

• To show that Happy craves positive attention from his parents

• To show that Happy respects women and wants to impress them

Willy’s flashbacks include his memories of all of the following EXCEPT:

• lost opportunities

• good times with Biff

• mistakes in raising his sons

• moments when he was a great salesman

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

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

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

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

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

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

Willy is best described as

• A supportive, patient wife and mother.

• The main character of the story; a tired salesman who is feeling defeated by the society in which he lives.

• A once promising athlete who has spent most of his adult life working odd jobs out West.

• A successful business owner with two promising, smart sons.

Linda is best described as

• A supportive, patient mother and wife.

• The woman whom Willy was having an affair with in Boston.

• Biff and Happy's aunt

• The teacher who is failing Biff for the year in math