Act 1: All My Sons Quiz

What is the primary conflict between Joe Keller and his son Chris?

• Disagreement over Chris' career choice

• Tension regarding Chris' relationship with Ann

• Conflict about Joe's involvement in the manufacturing defect

• Financial disputes over the family business

The fallen tree in the Kellers' yard symbolizes:

• Joe Keller's struggle with his past decisions

• The decay of the Keller family's reputation

• The inevitability of fate in the characters' lives

• Chris Keller's desire for change and progress

How does Arthur Miller use language to convey tension in a significant dialogue?

• Through vivid descriptions of the natural setting

• By utilizing humor to lighten the mood

• Using terse, confrontational dialogue between characters

• Employing lengthy monologues to express emotions

The ethical dilemma in Act 1 revolves around:

• Joe Keller's wartime service

• Chris Keller's romantic relationships

• Joe Keller's business decisions and their consequences

• Ann's secret motives for visiting the Kellers

Instances of foreshadowing in Act 1 primarily suggest:

• An impending financial crisis for the Kellers

• The imminent return of a long-lost family member

• Future revelations about Joe Keller's past actions

• Chris Keller's plans to leave his family behind

The Keller family home serves as a setting that:

• Represents the characters' desire for material wealth

• Reflects the decay and disintegration of familial bonds

• Symbolizes a haven of safety and comfort

• Highlights the characters' desire to move away

Kate Keller's denial about Larry's fate affects her interactions by:

• Causing her to search for evidence of Larry's return

• Forcing her to confront Joe about his wartime actions

• Making her distant and disconnected from other characters

• Motivating her to leave the family home

Irony within Act 1 contributes to tension by:

• Presenting situations that are expected and unsurprising

• Creating a sense of foreboding or contradiction

• Exposing characters' hidden agendas in a straightforward manner

• Highlighting the characters' unwavering honesty

Arthur Miller critiques post-war American society by:

• Portraying the characters as ideal examples of American success

• Highlighting the characters' resilience and determination

• Showing the consequences of sacrificing ethics for success

• Emphasizing the importance of individualism over community

How does a secondary character's actions in Act 1 contribute to the play's themes?

• By reinforcing the importance of family unity

• Through a display of unwavering loyalty to Joe Keller

• By challenging the status quo and questioning societal values

• Through compliance with societal norms and expectations