"Death of a Salesman" Quiz #1

In what decade does "Death of a Salesman" take place?

• 1920s
• 1930s
• 1940s
• 1950s

In high school, Biff was a track and field star.

• True

• False

Linda is portrayed as __________ in the play.​

• loyal
• dismissive
• meek
• ignorant

Willy is always buying his wife new stockings.

• True
• False

Willy is best described as ______________ .

• insecure
• patient
• carefree
• sarcastic

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

• Willy is proud of Biff's accomplishments.
• Willy is disappointed that Biff is not yet an established adult.
• Willy is disappointed that Biff hasn't been home for 10 years.
• Willy is proud of Biff for pursuing his dreams.

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

• Being handsome and well-liked is important in the business world.
• Being the best football player will help you succeed in the business world.
• Studying hard and taking school seriously will help you succeed in the business world.
• Being assertive and a hard worker will help you succeed in the business world.

Why did Willy come home instead of going to New England?

• He got a call from his wife.
• He kept running off the road.
• He was afraid he would run out of money.
• He'd been promised a place in the home office.

Ben is Willy's ​______________ .​

• brother
• boss
• neighbor
• business partner

Who wrote "Death of a Salesman"?

• Tennessee Williams
• Ernest Hemingway
• Joseph Heller
• Arthur Miller