'Death of a Salesman' (Ben and Willy - End of Act 1)

Complete the quote from Ben's stage directions: 'an _____________ air'

Complete the quote about Ben: 'He is _______ _______ of his destiny'

What is the first thing Willy says to Ben when he enters?

• For a second there you reminded me of my brother Ben.

• I'm getting awfully tired, Ben.

• I remember you walking away down some open road.

• That's just the way I'm bringing them up, Ben - rugged, well-liked, all-around.

Which one is FALSE about Ben?

• He died a few weeks ago in Africa.

• Ben stayed in touch with Willy while he was away.

• Ben encouraged Willy to go to Alaska with him to get rich.

• Ben didn't know his mother had died until Willy told him.

Which actions does Ben do on stage?

• Ben looks around at everything.

• Ben looks at his watch.

• Laughs and chuckles.

• Hugs Willy.

Ben and Willy treat each other very differently.

Which of these is NOT a way you can contrast them?

• Formal and informal greetings e.g. 'So you're William' v. 'Ben! I've been waiting for you so long!'

• Speaks in questions and exclamations v. speaks in statements

• Has little time for Willy v. Makes time for Ben and puts him on a pedestal

• One approves of their father v. the other disapproves of their father

Which 2 of these memories of their father is remembered by Ben, but not by Willy.

• I remember I was sitting under wagon in - was it Nebraska?

• a man with a big beard...sitting around a fire, and some kind of high music,

• Father was a very great and a very wild-hearted man.

• And we'd stop in the towns and sell the flutes that he'd made on the way. Great inventor, Father.

Complete the quote by Ben: 'when I was seventeen I walked into ___ ______, and when I was twenty-one I walked out [He laughs] And by God I was rich.'

What is the NOT symbolised by the FLUTE in the play?

• Willy's link to nature.

• Willy's link to his father.

• Willy's jealousy of Ben.

• Willy's missed opportunities (to work with his hands).

How does Ben reflect the capitalist American Dream?

• He has made a lot of money.

• He took a bold risk and adventured away to find opportunities.

• He is well-liked and worked hard.

• His success is admired by but not explained to Willy.