Exploring Act 2 of Death of a Salesman

What is the primary conflict faced by Willy in Act 2?

• Willy's strong belief in the value of hard work and perseverance.

• Willy's contentment with his family life and relationships.

• Willy's disillusionment with the American Dream and his feelings of inadequacy.

• Willy's success in his career and financial stability.

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How does Biff's attitude towards his father change in Act 2?

• Biff admires Willy's ambitions and supports his dreams.

• Biff becomes frustrated and disappointed with Willy, realizing the flaws in his father's dreams.

• Biff feels indifferent towards Willy's expectations.

• Biff decides to follow in Willy's footsteps without question.

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What significant event occurs during Willy's meeting with Howard?

• Willy is fired from his job.

• Willy receives a promotion.

• Willy negotiates a raise.

• Willy is offered a new position.

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How does Linda react to Willy's struggles in Act 2?

• Linda encourages Willy to give up on his dreams.

• Linda reacts with concern and support, trying to uplift Willy during his struggles.

• Linda blames Willy for his failures.

• Linda ignores Willy's struggles completely.

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What does Biff discover about his own identity in this act?

• Biff learns that he is successful because of his father's influence.

• Biff discovers that he has always been living his father's dream.

• Biff discovers that he must define his own identity and not live in the shadow of his father's expectations.

• Biff realizes he is destined to follow in his father's footsteps.

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How does the theme of the American Dream manifest in Act 2?

• Characters in Act 2 are completely satisfied with their lives.

• The American Dream is only about financial success.

• The theme is irrelevant to the characters' experiences in Act 2.

• The theme of the American Dream manifests through characters' aspirations and the contrast between their dreams and harsh realities.

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What role does the character of Happy play in Act 2?

• Happy is a symbol of financial stability.

• Happy embodies the theme of isolation and loneliness.

• Happy represents the struggle for success and the impact of familial expectations.

• Happy serves as a comic relief character in the play.

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How does Willy's mental state deteriorate throughout Act 2?

• Willy becomes more confident and assertive.

• Willy's mental state improves with clarity and focus.

• Willy experiences a newfound sense of purpose and direction.

• Willy's mental state deteriorates through confusion, hallucinations, and increasing desperation.

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What is the significance of the flashbacks in Act 2?

• The flashbacks serve as comic relief in the narrative.

• The flashbacks are irrelevant to the main plot.

• The flashbacks provide essential backstory and context for character motivations.

• The flashbacks only confuse the audience about the timeline.

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How does the act conclude, and what implications does it have for the characters?

• The act concludes with a resolution that significantly alters the characters' lives and relationships.

• The act finishes with a tragic event that has no impact on the characters' futures.

• The act concludes with a celebration that brings the characters closer together.

• The act ends with a cliffhanger that leaves the characters unchanged.

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