Doas Quotes Flashcards

(60 cards)

1
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Who is the main character in ‘Death of a Salesman’?

A

Willy Loman

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What is Willy Loman’s profession?

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Salesman

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True or False: Willy Loman is considered a successful businessman throughout the play.

A

False

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What does Willy Loman often struggle with in his life?

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His sense of success and identity

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Fill in the blank: Willy believes that being well-liked is the key to _____ in business.

A

success

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What is the name of Willy’s wife?

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Linda Loman

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Who are Willy’s two sons?

A

Biff Loman and Happy Loman

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What does Biff discover about himself throughout the play?

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His own identity and disillusionment with his father’s dreams

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9
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Which character represents the American Dream in the play?

A

Willy Loman

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True or False: Willy’s father was a successful businessman.

A

False

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What does the character Ben represent in Willy’s life?

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Success and the ideals of the American Dream

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What recurring item symbolizes Willy’s failure?

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The seeds he tries to plant

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What is the significance of the title ‘Death of a Salesman’?

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It reflects the demise of Willy’s dreams and the harsh reality of his life

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What does Linda Loman often encourage Willy to focus on?

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His mental health and well-being

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Fill in the blank: Willy’s tragic flaw is his _____ belief in the American Dream.

A

misguided

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What does the character Happy represent in the play?

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A flawed pursuit of success and validation

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17
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True or False: The play is set in a linear timeline.

A

False

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18
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What does Willy’s relationship with Biff symbolize?

A

The conflict between parental expectations and personal aspirations

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What is one of Willy’s famous quotes about dreams?

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‘The man who makes an appearance in the business world, the man who creates personal interest, is the man who gets ahead.’

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What does the flute music symbolize in the play?

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Willy’s nostalgia and lost dreams

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What does Willy’s suicide represent?

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His final attempt to provide for his family and achieve his version of success

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Fill in the blank: Biff’s realization in the end is that he must be _____ to himself.

A

true

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What are the themes explored in ‘Death of a Salesman’?

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The American Dream, identity, family, and disillusionment

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24
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Who does Biff confront about his failures?

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Willy Loman

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What does Willy's obsession with being well-liked ultimately lead to?
His downfall and tragic end
26
True or False: The play ends on a hopeful note.
False
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What does the character Charley symbolize?
Practical success and the contrasting reality to Willy's dreams
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Who is the main character in 'Death of a Salesman'?
Willy Loman
29
True or False: Willy Loman is a successful salesman.
False
30
Fill in the blank: Willy Loman believes that being well-liked is the key to _____ success.
business
31
What does Willy's brother Ben represent in the play?
Success and the American Dream
32
Multiple choice: What is Willy's profession?
Salesman
33
What does Willy often reminisce about?
His past and his brother Ben's success
34
Complete the quote: 'The jungle is dark but full of _____.'
diamonds
35
What does Linda represent in Willy's life?
Support and loyalty
36
True or False: Biff, Willy's son, follows in his father's footsteps.
False
37
What is the significance of the title 'Death of a Salesman'?
It symbolizes the collapse of Willy's dreams and ideals.
38
Fill in the blank: Willy feels he is a _____ failure.
personal
39
What does the character Happy Loman represent?
Blind ambition and the desire for approval
40
Multiple choice: What does Willy's car symbolize?
His failures and his attempt to escape reality
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What does the quote 'I am not a dime a dozen' signify?
Willy's desire for individuality and significance
42
True or False: Willy's mental state deteriorates throughout the play.
True
43
What does Biff discover about himself?
His own identity and the truth about his father's lies
44
Complete the quote: 'The man who makes an appearance in the world, the man who creates personal interest, is the man who _____.'
is well-liked
45
What is the primary theme of 'Death of a Salesman'?
The American Dream and its disillusionment
46
Fill in the blank: Willy's flashbacks often reveal his _____ struggles.
emotional
47
What does the garden symbolize for Willy?
Hope and his desire to cultivate success
48
True or False: Willy believes that personal connections are more important than hard work.
True
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What does the quote 'I'm not a dime a dozen' reflect about Willy's self-perception?
His belief in his uniqueness and importance
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Multiple choice: What ultimately leads to Willy's demise?
His inability to accept reality
51
What role does the character Charley play in Willy's life?
A foil and a source of financial support
52
Fill in the blank: Willy's fixation on success leads to his _____ and tragic end.
downfall
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What does the quote 'Attention, attention must be paid to such a person' imply?
The need for recognition of Willy's struggles
54
True or False: The play ends with a sense of hope for Willy's family.
False
55
What does the character of Biff ultimately reject?
His father's unrealistic dreams and expectations
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What does Willy's final act symbolize?
His ultimate sacrifice for the hope of his family's future
57
Complete the quote: 'The only thing you got in this world is what you can sell and what you can _____.'
give away
58
What does the quote 'The man who makes an appearance in the world' suggest about societal values?
It emphasizes superficiality and the importance of image.
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Fill in the blank: Willy's life is marked by a series of _____ and failures.
disappointments
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What lesson does Biff learn by the end of the play?
To be true to himself rather than conforming to his father's ideals.