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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Pages 35-44.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Vladimir tells Estragon that if they hang themselves from the tree, they will have
(a) An erection.
(b) A stomach ache.
(c) A new way of looking at life.
(d) A migraine.

2. After Estragon repeatedly asks Pozzo to sit down, Pozzo finally does and then tells Estragon and Vladimir that he must
(a) Take a nap.
(b) Leave immediately if he is to keep his schedule.
(c) Feed Lucky.
(d) Go to the bathroom.

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

4. During the first part of Act I, Vladimir keeps looking for something that he doesn't find in what?
(a) The dirt.
(b) His shoes.
(c) The tree.
(d) His hat.

5. According to the play's notes, the action begins
(a) On a country road in the evening.
(b) In a park in the evening.
(c) On a country road in the afternoon.
(d) In a park in the morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Vladimir asks Estragon why he keeps coming back to spend time with Vladimir if he is not happy. Estragon tells him

2. When Estragon starts to tell Vladimir about the dream he was having, Vladimir

3. After Pozzo finishes eating, what does Pozzo ask Lucky?

4. Vladimir greets Estragon at the beginning of Act II and wants to embrace him. Estragon tells Vladimir not to

5. When Estragon tries to make Lucky feel better in the way Pozzo suggested, Lucky

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