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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Pages 44-54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As they are preparing to leave at the end of Act I, Estragon looks at the tree and tells Vladimir that
(a) It looks like an apple tree.
(b) It's too bad they don't have some rope.
(c) They could use the tree for fire wood.
(d) The tree looks like it might be dying.

2. At times throughout the play, both Estragon and Vladimir talk about leaving the place where they are waiting, but they do not. Why not?
(a) They are waiting for Godot.
(b) They are watching all the people walking by.
(c) They are looking for money.
(d) The are happy in this place.

3. Before Pozzo and Lucky leave Estragon and Vladimir at the end of Act I, Pozzo, Estragon, and Vladimir get Lucky to
(a) Dance.
(b) Sing.
(c) Sleep standing up.
(d) Turn cartwheels.

4. When Estragon and Vladimir first discuss the tree, they notice it is
(a) Full of fruit.
(b) Bare.
(c) Badly splintered.
(d) Full of leaves.

5. Who does the boy ask for in Act 1?
(a) Mr. Albert.
(b) A place to sleep.
(c) Something to eat.
(d) A job.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lucky hears Pozzo talking to Estragon and Vladimir about the fair, he starts to

2. Estragon and Vladimir continue to discuss Pozzo's helplessness in Act II. Vladimir gets excited about the fact that, for once, they

3. Vladimir is glad that Lucky and Pozzo return in Act II because now they will have help

4. What does Estragon tell Vladimir happened to him during the night?

5. What is Estragon's reply when Vladimir tells him he cannot go barefoot in Act 1?

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