Death of a Salesman ACT 2 (30 Questions)

In "Requiem," why are Linda's last words to Willy, "We're free," ironic?

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• Because Willy never truly understood freedom.

• Because Linda is actually feeling trapped.

• Because they are finally able to move on from Willy's death.

What do the stockings represent in 'Death of a Salesman'?

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• Betrayal and infidelity

• Hope and aspiration

• The passage of time

Charley replies that Willy cannot sell sentimental things like naming Howard. Willy retorts that he has always thought the key to success was being well-liked. What happens next?

• Charley asks him "Who liked J. P. Morgan?"

• Willy decides to quit his job immediately.

• Charley offers Willy a promotion at work.

• Willy starts a new business venture.

In Act 2 of Death of a Salesman, what is the meaning of Willy's metaphor, "You can't eat the orange and throw the peel away ... !"?

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• It suggests that one should enjoy the fruits of their labor without concern for the consequences.

• It implies that one must take responsibility for their actions and not abandon their past.

• It indicates that success is fleeting and should be cherished while it lasts.

How does Willy's perception of time affect the narrative structure?

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• It introduces flashbacks and non-linear storytelling.

• It has no significant impact on the narrative structure.

• It simplifies the plot by focusing only on the present.

What makes Willy feel broken and desperate?

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• The loss of his job

• His strained relationship with his family

• His lack of education

In what way is Biff and Willy's final argument the climax?

• A distraught Biff explains that he is going to leave the family for good, even though he loves his family.

• Willy reveals his long-held dreams of success and wealth to Biff.

• Biff confronts Willy about his unrealistic expectations and failures.

• Willy admits to his mistakes and asks for Biff's forgiveness.

Who is Dave Singleman in Death of a Salesman?

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• A fictional character representing the American Dream

• Willy Loman's father who abandoned him

• A legendary salesman who symbolizes success in sales

What is the effect of Miller's weaving together of the sons' solicitation of the women and Biff's discovery of Willy's affair in Act 2?

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• It emphasizes the importance of financial success in the American Dream.

• It shows the contrast between reality and illusion in Willy's life.

• It illustrates the generational conflict between Biff and Willy.

What does the wire recorder in Howard's office symbolize?

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• The loss of memories

• The importance of communication

• The struggle for identity