Death of a Salesman

9. Willy thinks Biff will be impressed with his funeral because so many people will attend.

• True

• False

‘…we see a solid vault of apartment houses around the small, fragile-seeming home.’

• Introduces the idea of the house as family and dominated by the aurrounding apartment blocks.

• Introduces the theme of the fragility of dreams

• Provides a juxtaposition to the rural spaces referred to in the opening line of the stage directions.

• Tells us that the family is wealthy.

she has developed an iron repression of her exceptions to Willy’s behavior..

• She is emotionally wounded by Willy's behavious but puts up with it as she has nowhere else to go.

• she has remained true to her jovial nature and adapted herself to Willy's unfair behaviour towards her, which has not only allowed her to turn a blind eye on his faults but also made her love and admire his personality.

Who wrote Death of a Salesman?

• Arthur Yap

• Douglas McArthur

• William Shakespeare

• Arthur Miller

Answer explanation

The writer of the Death of a Salesman is Arthur Miller, making 'Arthur Miller' the correct choice.

What does young Biff find out about Willy in Boston?

• He finds out where Willy's office is

• He finds out how well known and respected his dad is

• He finds out that his dad has a girlfriend

• He finds out that his dad is a math teacher

Answer explanation

Young Biff discovers that his father has a mistress in Boston.

How did Willy die?

• Gunshot

• Car accident

• Heart attack

• Pneumonia

Answer explanation

Willy's cause of death was a car accident, not a gunshot, heart attack, or pneumonia.

6. Willy thinks Biff will be impressed with his funeral because many people will come.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Willy thinks Biff will be impressed with his funeral because so many people will attend, making the statement true.

What is the primary theme of 'Death of a Salesman'?

• The American Dream and its failures

• The importance of family

• The power of love

• The struggle for power

Which character in 'Death of a Salesman' is known for his idealistic dreams and constant pursuit of success?

• Biff Loman

• Happy Loman

• Willy Loman

• Charley

In 'Death of a Salesman', what does Willy Loman sell?

• Insurance

• Real estate

• Automobiles

• He is a traveling salesman