Why were Bobo and Willy supposed to go to Springfield?

• A. To obtain a loan for the business
• B. To speed up the process of getting a liquor license for the liquor store they were planning to invest in
• C. To escape the city
• D. To sign documents

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is why Bobo and Willy plan to go to Springfield: to speed up the liquor license for the liquor store they’re planning to invest in. In the scene, Walter and Willy are discussing starting a liquor-store business, and they believe going to the state capital will move the licensing process along more quickly than staying in Chicago. By heading to Springfield, they hope to bypass delays and get the license fast enough to start their venture. This choice highlights Walter’s push for rapid, money-driven success and the plan to take decisive steps, even if it means taking risks. The trip isn’t about obtaining a loan, escaping the city, or signing documents at that moment; it’s specifically about shortening the time needed to secure the license.