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

He was afraid he would run out of money.

He'd been promised a place in the home office.

Why is Biff unhappy with his current situation?

He feels unsettled and unsuccessful because he isn’t making any money.

He misses his family when he’s away.

He wants to be more like his father.

He no longer enjoys working on the farm.

Why is Happy unhappy with his current situation?

He wants more money, more power, and more prestige.

He is upset with himself for sleeping around.

He is disappointed with himself for taking bribes at work.

Why does Willy believe his sons will be more successful than Bernard?

Bernard is 'liked, but not well liked.'

Willy has better business connections.

That more women like Happy so that he will be more successful.

Bernard won’t get into a good college because he is not athletic.

What is meant by “I’m very well liked in Hartford. You know, the trouble is, Linda, people don’t seem to take to me.”

Willy is emotionally conflicted.

People like Willy as a salesman but not a person.

Willy wants to seem self-assured to Linda.

What does Linda mean when she says, "“He’s not to be allowed to fall into his grave like an old dog.”

Willy should be allowed to rest in peace.

Willy is searching for his reward, like a dog looking for a bone.

Willy should be allowed to choose his fate.

Which of the following best describes Willy’s attitude toward the past, especially regarding his brother Ben?

Willy reveres Ben as a symbol of success and the kind of life he wishes he had lived.

Willy believes Ben’s success is based purely on luck and feels resentful of it.

Willy is indifferent to Ben’s success and believes that material wealth is not important.

Willy has a complicated relationship with Ben, admiring him while also feeling jealous of him.

What advice does Ben give Biff?

Never fight fair with a stranger.

Use newspaper to clean car windows.

"Death of a Salesman" Quiz #1

Authored by Randall Simpson

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

1920s

1930s

1940s

1950s

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

True

False

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Linda is portrayed as __________ in the play.

loyal

dismissive

meek

ignorant

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Willy is always buying his wife new stockings.

True

False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Willy is best described as ______________ .

insecure

patient

carefree

sarcastic

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

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"Death of a Salesman" Quiz #1

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

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

Linda is portrayed as __________ in the play.

Willy is always buying his wife new stockings.

Willy is best described as ______________ .

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

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?

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

Ben is Willy's ______________ .

Who wrote "Death of a Salesman"?

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Willy is best described as ______________ .

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

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?

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