Death of a Salesman ACT 2 TEST

At the beginning of ACT 2, how does Willy express a new optimism?

• He says he will buy a new blue suit.

• He says he will talk to Bill Oliver.

• He says he will get the boys to help him plant some seeds.

• He says he would like to buy some seeds.

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The payment on the refrigerator and other time payments symbolize the slow pain that is the tragedy of middle and lower-income America.

• True

• False

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All of the following are reasons Willy mentions about why he loved Dave Singleman EXCEPT

• He could make all of his sales calls from his hotel room

• Lots of folks came to his funeral

• He was loved and adored

• His tireless work ethic and determination

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How does Happy advise his brother to deal with the Bill Oliver matter?

• He urges Biff to lie to Willy and pretend Bill Oliver is considering the matter.

• He urges Biff to pretend Bill Oliver has offered the money unconditionally.

• He urges Biff to return the fountain pen anonymously.

• He advises Biff to go back and try again in a week.

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How does Happy explain Biff's behavior in leaving the restaurant?

• "He's having a breakdown."

• "He has to catch a train in the morning."

• "He's just a little overstrung."

• "He's been under a lot of pressure lately."

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Who is Dave Singleman?

• Willy's boss

• Willy's neighbor

• Willy's best friend

• Willy's idol

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What is the guaranteed proposition Willy refers to as he "speaks" to Ben?

• The payout on Ben's life insurance.

• His superannuation payout

• The payout on Willy's life insurance

• The value of the mortgage

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How much money is Willy expecting?

• Twenty thousand dollars

• Two hundred thousand dollars

• Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars

• Fifty thousand dollars

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What makes Willy feel broken and desperate?

• The possibility that Linda might re-marry.

• The thought that Biff might consider him a coward.

• That Linda would hate and despise him.

• The realization that Happy is only interested in getting the insurance money.

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Did his funeral meet Willy's expectations?

• No. Only a few people sent flowers.

• Yes. People came from Boston.

• Yes. People told Linda how Willy had made their lives happier.

• No. Nobody came.

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