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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Pages 54-58.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Vladimir asks the boy if he is unhappy and, just as Act I is ending, the boy tells him that he
(a) Is very unhappy.
(b) Doesn't know if he is unhappy or not.
(c) Doesn't care if he is unhappy or happy.
(d) Is very happy.

2. The two main characters in "Waiting for Godot" are
(a) Estragon and Lucky.
(b) The boy and Lucky.
(c) Estragon and Vladimir.
(d) Pozzo and Lucky.

3. When Pozzo tells Estragon to give Lucky his hat so Lucky can entertain them, Estragon says
(a) He would be happy to do it.
(b) He doesn't believe Lucky should wear a hat.
(c) He won't do it because Lucky kicked him.
(d) Lucky already has his hat.

4. The two main characters in the play are waiting for
(a) Godot.
(b) Lucky.
(c) the Boy.
(d) Pozzo.

5. The first time Pozzo and Lucky meet Estragon and Vladimir in Act I, Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that Lucky
(a) Doesn't want to stay there.
(b) Taught him beautiful things.
(c) Told him many secrets.
(d) Wants to escape.

Short Answer Questions

1. Vladimir asks Pozzo if he can ask Lucky to sing or recite before they leave near the end of the play. Pozzo tells him

2. After Estragon repeatedly asks Pozzo to sit down, Pozzo finally does and then tells Estragon and Vladimir that he must

3. Estragon is interested in understanding Lucky and wants to find out why he

4. When Estragon says he doesn't know why he was beaten at the beginning of Act II, Vladimir tells him

5. During the course of the play, Estragon asks Vladimir if he is sure they are waiting in the right spot. In Act I, in response to Estragon's concern, Vladimir reminds him they were told to wait by the

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