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Death Of A Salesman
Test Description: Drama passage for STAAR practice
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Willy goes to Howard's office to --
A
offer to take a lower salary
B
talk about Howard's father
C
remember old times
D
ask for another job
2) Howard's tone when talking to Willy can be described as --
A
worried and serious
B
honest and caring
C
friendly and helpful
D
short and condescending
3) In his monologue, Willy tells the story of Dave Singleman to explain why --
A
Singleman became a salesman
B
Willy has been a salesman all these years
C
Willy's father moved to Alaska
D
many people came to Singleman's funeral
4) Howard's actions during Willy's monologue indicate that he --
A
is paying close attention to Willy
B
has heard the story before
C
is not interested in what Willy is saying
D
also admired Dave Singleman
5) What is the definition of bear as it is used in line 84?
A
to hold up or support
B
to endure
C
to give birth
D
to cause to have effect
6) In lines 97-99, Willy's comparison of a man to a piece of fruit is an example of --
A
irony
B
commonplace assertion
C
figurative language
D
symbolism
7) Which line of dialogue best illustrates Willy's growing desperation in the scene?
A
You see what I mean? They don't know me any more.
B
God knows, Howard, I never asked a favor of any man.
C
I'm talking about your father! There were promises made across this desk.
D
Speaking frankly and between the two of us, y'know - I'm just a little tired.
8) In line 90, Howard says, 'I can't take blood from a stone.' What does he mean by this statement?
A
I can't give you a job because I know your father
B
I can't break a rock and find blood inside
C
I can find a job for you eventually
D
I can't give you something that is not available
9) How is 'Death of a Salesman' an appropriate title for this drama?
A
Willy's career as a salesman is at an end
B
It is the end of Howard's relationship with his father because of his sales career
C
Willy died in an automobile accident on his way to make a sale
D
Howard is going to kill Willy because he is tired of his complaining
10) How do the stage directions help you understand how his attitude changes through the passage?
A
Willy's attitude goes from nervous to frantic
B
Willy's attitude goes from anxious to terror
C
Willy's attitude goes from calm to hopelessness
D
Willy's attitude goes from angry to dread
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