Death of a Salesman, Act 1 quiz
Part 1 - 50 pts.
1. In what city does this play take place? New York
2. What did Biff do prior to returning home? Farm hand/ Ranch hand
3. Why did Willy believe his sons would be more successful than Bernard? he wasn't WELL Liked
4. Who is “The Woman”? Willy's girl friend in Boston
5. How did Willy’s brother, Ben become successful? diamond mine in Africa
6. On what was Biff’s success in high school based? athletics
7. Name 2 ways Willy thought to kill himself. car accident/ rubber hose in furnace insurance policy
8. How was Willy’s pay reduced? commission only
9. What flaw in character did Biff have in high school? stealing things
10. Why did Charley offer Willy a job? willie was borrowing money from charley and not making money.
Part II. 25 pts.
Who said, to whom, and why is it important: Linda
"The man who makes an appearance in the business world, the man who creates a personal interest, is the man who gets ahead. Be liked and you will never want." Act 1, Part 3
to boys, She loves Willie and wants to prevent him from fall apart, wants boys to help
"I don't say he's a great man. Willy Loman never made a lot of money. His name was never in the paper. He's not the finest character that ever lived. But he's a human being, and a terrible thing is happening to him. So attention must be paid. He's not to be allowed to fall into his grave like an old dog. Attention, attention must be finally paid to such a person." Act 1, Part 8