Bernard Key Quotes Both Acts

Question 1

Description in stage directions for Bernard (Act 1)

Answer 1

“[earnest and loyal, a worried boy]”

Question 2

What does Bernard claim he hears Birnbaum say? (Act 2)

Answer 2

“ If you don’t start studyin’ math he’s gonna flunk you”

Question 3

What three things does Bernard say Biff if doing wrong( Act 1)

Answer 3

“He’s driving the car without a licence”
“Mr Birnbaum says he’s stuck up”
“If he doesn’t buckle down he’ll flunk math!”

Question 4

What does Bernard say as Biff and Hap are stealing timber? Act 1

Answer 4

“[rushing in] The watchman’s chasing Biff”

Question 5

What does Bernard say to the Loman family when they are about to leave for Biff’s game? (Act 2)

Answer 5

“Oh, gee, I was afraid you left already”

Question 6

How does Willy approach and greet Bernard in the present? (Act 2)

Answer 6

[he comes quickly, guiltily to Bernard and warmly shakes his hand]

Question 7

What does Bernard say about Biffs dedication to training? (Act 2)

Answer 7

“ He never trained himself for nothing”

Question 8

How does Bernard respond to Willy wanting advice? (Act 2)

Answer 8

“Oh, the hell with the advice, Willy. I couldn’t advice you”

Question 9

What does Bernard reveal about his relationship with Biff? (Act 2)

Answer 9

“even though he’d always taken advantage of me. I loved him”

Question 10

What ad vice does Bernard give Willy and how does he reply when Will asks him what Happens when you can’t walk away? (Act 2)

Answer 10

“But sometimes, Willy, it’s better for a man just to walk away “

“I guess that’s when it’s tough”

Question 11

What does Bernard say was strange about Biff? (Act 2)

Answer 11

“How strange it was that I knew he’d given up his life”