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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #42619 Death of Salesman

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Death of a Salesman is the masterpiece of Arthur Miller written in 1948 and produced in 1949. The popularity and success of the play demonstrate the strength of its story. The play was adapted for various tableaus, films, and course books across the globe, securing a Pulitzer Prize for Miller. The story of the play revolves around an unfortunate middle-class man who ruins his life, chasing the idea of the American Dream. This unattainable hunt costs him dearly; he seems stuck between fantasy and reality with a resultant loss of his own life. In one of his interviews, Miller mentions that the inspiration for the play is seeing his father struggle during the Depression.

According to the passage, which of the following can be inferred?

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Produced in the late 1940s, the play did not achieve great success immediately. People around the world who were interested in this play were able to enjoy it after it became successful. The author of the play, Arthur Miller, did not receive the Pulitzer Prize in his lifetime. Arthur Miller’s family enjoyed a prosperous life even during the Depression.

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Option 2: "People around the world who were interested in this play were able to enjoy it after it became successful."

Explanation: The text mentions that the play was adapted for various tableaus, films, and course books across the globe, indicating that its success allowed it to reach a wider audience. This aligns with the inference that people worldwide enjoyed the play after its success.

Option 1: "Produced in the late 1940s, the play did not achieve great success immediately."

Explanation: The text states that the play's popularity and success demonstrate the strength of its story, implying that it did achieve success shortly after its production. Therefore, this option contradicts the information provided.

Option 3: "The author of the play, Arthur Miller, did not receive the Pulitzer Prize in his lifetime."

Explanation: The text states that Miller secured a Pulitzer Prize for the play, which implies that he received it during his lifetime. Thus, this option is incorrect as it contradicts the information provided.

Option 4: "Arthur Miller’s family enjoyed a prosperous life even during the Depression."

Explanation: The text mentions Miller's father struggled during the Depression, suggesting that the family did not enjoy a prosperous life during that time. Therefore, this option is incorrect as it contradicts the details given in the text.

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