Comprehension Questions for 'Death of a Salesman'

What ambitious plan do the Loman family discuss regarding Biff?

• Moving to the West

• Opening a sporting goods store

• Starting a restaurant

• Traveling abroad

Who does Biff plan to meet in the morning?

• Howard

• Bill Oliver

• Happy

• Linda

How does Willy react to the idea of Biff starting a business?

• He is indifferent

• He is angry

• He is supportive

• He is skeptical

What does Happy suggest about Biff’s potential business?

• It will fail

• It will be a family affair

• It is a bad idea

• It will require a lot of work

How does Biff feel about seeing Bill Oliver?

• Excited

• Nervous

• Indifferent

• Angry

What does Willy remember about Biff from high school?

• He was a poor student

• He was a star football player

• He was a bad influence

• He never played sports

What does Linda ask Willy about Bill Oliver?

• If he likes him

• If he will remember Biff

• If he is a good investor

• If he is coming to dinner

What does Willy call Biff when recalling his past?

• A failure

• A young god

• A disappointment

• A hard worker.

What does Willy plan to discuss with his boss, Howard?

• A raise

• A trip

• A job for Biff

• A vacation

What theme is emphasized at the end of Act 1?

• Family loyalty

• The disillusionment of the American Dream

• The importance of education

• The value of hard work.