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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. When Estragon and Vladimir find the hat that Lucky left behind the day before, they
(a) Try to sell it.
(b) Throw it away.
(c) Keep trading and trying on different hats.
(d) Promise to keep it and give it back to Lucky if he ever comes back.

2. Pozzo asks Estragon how old he thinks Vladimir is. Estragon tells him
(a) 11 years.
(b) 21 years.
(c) 50 years.
(d) 30 years.

3. After some time observing Lucky and the relationship he has with Pozzo, at the end of Act I, it is clear that Lucky is
(a) Unwilling or unable to do anything to change his life.
(b) Begging for help from Estragon and Vladimir.
(c) Very content to be working for Pozzo.
(d) Waiting for his chance to run away.

4. When Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir they are trespassing, they reply that
(a) They are lost and have no idea where they are.
(b) They would be happy leave immediately.
(c) They just thought they were on a public road and meant no harm.
(d) That is just too bad because it is a free country.

5. Estragon and Vladimir continue to discuss Pozzo's helplessness in Act II. Vladimir gets excited about the fact that, for once, they
(a) Have the upper hand.
(b) Can ignore the situation without causing a problem.
(c) Have this chance to get back at someone.
(d) Are needed.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Estragon and Vladimir first see Pozzo and Lucky, they

2. When Lucky comes on stage for the first time, he is

3. In Act 1, Pozzo asks Estragon and Vladimir how he can help them since they are having such a dull time. Estragon tells Pozzo

4. After all of the men say goodbye many times toward the end of Act 1, Pozzo and Lucky

5. Instead of leading him with the rope, Pozzo drives Lucky forward with a

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