C.He hoped to make his son a dramatist.

D.His family business failed.

5.The play Death of a Salesman .

A.exposes the cruelty of the American business world

B.discusses the ways to get promoted in a company

C.talks about the business career of Arthur Miller

D.focuses on the skills in doing business

6.What can we learn about Willy Loman?

A.He treats his employer badly.

B.He runs the Wagner Company.

C.He is a victim of the American system.

D.He is regarded as a hero by his colleagues.

7.After it was first staged, Death of a Salesman .

A.achieved a huge success

B.won the first Tony Award

C.was warmly welcomed by salesmen

D.was severely attacked by dramatists

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