Linda puts up with Willy's behavior and his constantly changing mood. She is always
accommodating his needs.
34 and cannot find himself; desperately wants his parents to pay less attention to him
imagines the past differently than how it happened
Willy thinks that Ben was a very genius and successful man.
Term 2 of 71
What object does Howard have in his office that frightens Willy?
are unsatisfied with their lives
Charley and Bernard
playing dirty
a wire recorder
Term 3 of 71
Describe Willy's mood at the beginning of Act 2, and what accounts for this change?
She emphasizes the fact that he is a common man and never got any special treatment, but
he needs it now that he is getting older.
He has strained relationships with both of his sons and he feels like he is failing in his
career.
He is well-rested and much happier. Biff and Happy were finally doing something
productive that could lead to success.
He goes to see Charley for money to cover his life insurance premium payment.
,Term 4 of 71
Willy said "I don't want swiss cheese."
-Linda
-Ben
feeling insulted
true
Definition 5 of 71
give Biff the answers to the Regents exam.
Willy is a hypocrite. What are some examples?
Willy asks Bernard to
What causes the rift between Biff and Willy Loman?
Which of the following does Howard Wagner represent?
Definition 6 of 71
are unsatisfied with their lives
What object does Howard have in his office that frightens Willy?
Which of the following does Howard Wagner represent?
it would be TRUE to say that BOTH happy and biff
How would you best describe Willy and Linda's relationship?
, Term 7 of 71
When Linda talks to Biff over the phone, why is she disappointed about the rubber pipe that Willy
had previously connected to the gas heater?
She thought that Willy took away the gas hose, but it was actually Biff who removed it.
They think that Bernard worries way too much about school and he is annoying for
encouraging Biff to study.
He ends with diamonds by building relationships and being well-liked among others.
He thinks that Willy didn't truly know himself. He had impossible expectations for both
himself and his kids.
Term 8 of 71
Willy idolizes his dead brother Ben becase
he became rich from diamond minds in Africa
he stole some basketballs
are unsatisfied with their lives
Biff caught Willy having an affair
Term 9 of 71
Which of the following does Howard Wagner represent?
an impersonal corporate mentality
Biff caught Willy having an affair
a wire recorder
Charley and Bernard
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