Act I Death of Salesman

Where and when (setting) does this play take place?

• the 1990s in New England

• the 1950s in New York

• the 1920s in Boston

• present day (2024) in New York

In the first scene, what absurd question does Linda ask Willie when he gets home?

• How could he make any money?

• "You didn't smash the car, did you?"

• Is there any cheese?

• How can he find himself on a farm?

Which words best describe the character Willie Loman? (Choose one answer.)

• relaxed, carefree, angry, scared

• devoted, loyal, hardworking, optimistic

• insecure, pessimistic, unrealistic, unsuccessful

• silly, sarcastic, honest, intelligent

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Which words best describe the character Linda Loman? (Choose one answer.)

• relaxed, carefree, devious, scared

• devoted, patient, caring, loyal

• insecure, pessimistic, worrisome, unreliable

• silly, sarcastic, lazy, anemic

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Which statement best describes Willie and Biff's relationship now that Biff is an adult?

• Willie is disappointed that Biff is not yet an established adult.

• Willie is disappointed that Biff hasn't been home for 10 years.

• Willie is proud of Biff's accomplishments.

• Willie is proud of Biff for pursuing his dreams.

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When Linda tells Willie about a new cheese she bought, Willie responds: "Why do you get American when I like Swiss?" This conversation develops Willie's character by revealing to the reader that...

• Willie can't eat dairy.

• Willie hates all things American.

• Willie does not like change.

• Willie is disappointed in his wife's choices.

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Linda has always been a devoted wife to Willie, but has Willie always been devoted and faithful to his wife?

• Yes

• No

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In the first part of the play, Willie has a memory - a flashback to when his boys were in high school. What did Willie teach his boys about being successful in the business world?

• Studying hard and taking school seriously will help you succeed in the business world.

• Being the best football player will help you succeed in the business world.

• Being handsome and well-liked is important in the business world.

• Being assertive and a hard worker will help you succeed in the business world.

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Willie buys his wife a new pair of stockings.

• True

• False

Why is it significant that Willy gets upset about Linda mending her own stockings? (There are 2 correct answers.)

• He feels guilty for buying "The Woman" a pair of stockings.

• He feels pressured to do more things around the house for Linda because of his affair with "The Woman."

• Linda and Willy don't have enough money to buy a sewing kit.

• As the man of the family, Willy feels responsible for their financial struggles.

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