Thursday, March 11, 2010

quiz #2--Death of a Salesman--Do not rewrite the questions, only the answers..Take your time please.

1. According to Willy, what does it mean to die--the "death of a salesman"? (Dave Singleman)Does he? pg. 81

2. Arthur Miller calls this play the "tragedy of the common man." How can this play be considered "tragic" and if so what is Willy's flaw that causes his problems?

3. Why does Biff say his father had all the wrong dreams? What dream/profession would have been more appropriate for him to follow according to the play and why do you think he chose not to pursue it? p. 138

4. What does Biff mean when he tells his father that they both are "a dime a dozen"? Why does this upset Willy so much? p. 132

5. According to Bernard, what instance caused Biff to "lay down" and quit his dreams? Why would this incident be enough to make him change how he felt about himself, his father, and his future?

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