Death Of A Salesman Play: Trivia Quiz

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    Who is the author of Death of a Salesman?

    • Arthur Miller
    • Willy Loman
    • Biff Loman
    • John Steinbeck
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Here we go again with another Death of a salesman play trivia quiz! Willy Loman has been trying his best to be a good father, bring home the bacon, but life has not been fair to him up to a point where he chooses to commit suicide after losing his job. If you are a fan of this famous Arthur Miller work, this quiz is for you to test how well you remember it and the character stories.

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  • 2. 

    How did Ben become rich?

    • Alaska oil fields

    • African diamond mines

    • Mexican gold mines

    • Montana ranches

    Correct Answer
    A. African diamond mines
    Explanation
    Ben became rich through his involvement in African diamond mines. This suggests that he either owned or invested in diamond mines located in Africa, which proved to be highly profitable. Diamond mining is a lucrative industry, and Africa is known for its rich diamond deposits. Ben's success can be attributed to his involvement in this specific sector, allowing him to accumulate wealth.

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  • 3. 

    Where did Ben go to make it rich?

    • Alaska

    • Arkansas

    • Africa

    • Brooklyn

    Correct Answer
    A. Africa
    Explanation
    Ben went to Africa to make it rich.

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  • 4. 

    What is Biff doing in the present day?

    • He has no job, and spends his time sleeping with older women.

    • He was working in the West, but has now come home and has no job.

    • He was working in Alaska, but has returned so that he can find good wife.

    • He has a job as an administrative assistant, but doesn't enjoy it very much.

    Correct Answer
    A. He was working in the West, but has now come home and has no job.
    Explanation
    Biff is currently unemployed after working in the West and returning home.

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  • 5. 

    Where does the Loman family live?

    • Queens

    • Boston

    • Long Island

    • Brooklyn

    Correct Answer
    A. Brooklyn
    Explanation
    The Loman family lives in Brooklyn.

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  • 6. 

    Why does Willy believe his sons will be more successful than Bernard?

    • That more women like Happy shows that he will be more successful.

    • Biff's athletic accomplishments will get Bernard into a better college.

    • Bernard is "liked, but not well liked."

    • Biff and Happy have better business connections because of WIlly.

    Correct Answer
    A. Bernard is "liked, but not well liked."
    Explanation
    Willy believes that his sons will be more successful than Bernard because Bernard is "liked, but not well liked." This suggests that although Bernard may be well-liked by some people, he lacks the popularity and charisma that Biff and Happy possess. Willy values popularity and believes that it is a crucial factor in achieving success. Therefore, he believes that Biff and Happy's likability will give them an advantage over Bernard in their future endeavors.

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  • 7. 

    Why does Linda believe that her sons should treat Willy kindly?

    • He is a human being, and "attention must be paid."

    • He has provided well for his family.

    • He has been a dedicated father.

    • He is a successful man who can teach his family a great deal.

    Correct Answer
    A. He is a human being, and "attention must be paid."
    Explanation
    Linda believes that her sons should treat Willy kindly because he is a human being and "attention must be paid." This implies that every individual deserves to be treated with respect and kindness regardless of their flaws or mistakes. It suggests that Willy's humanity should be acknowledged and valued, emphasizing the importance of compassion and empathy towards others.

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  • 8. 

    Who is the oldest?

    • BIff

    • Happy

    • Willy

    • Ben

    Correct Answer
    A. Ben
    Explanation
    The question is asking for the oldest person among Biff, Happy, Willy, and Ben. Since no additional information is provided, we can assume that Ben is the oldest based on the given options.

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