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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. After eating and disposing of the chicken bones, Pozzo finally decides to relax and
(a) Listen to some music.
(b) Have an after dinner mint.
(c) Take a quick nap.
(d) Smoke his pipe.

2. According to Pozzo, Lucky calls the performance he gives at the end of Act I
(a) The Hornpipe.
(b) The Scapegoat's Agony.
(c) The Net.
(d) The Hard Stool.

3. When Pozzo asks Estragon what his name is, what name does Estragon give?
(a) Lucky.
(b) Patrick.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Adam.

4. During the conversation in Act I, after telling Estragon and Vladimir how terrible Lucky is, Pozzo
(a) Falls asleep and starts to snore.
(b) Tells them everything he said was a lie.
(c) Decides to turn him over to the police.
(d) Tries to kidnap Estragon.

5. In Act I, the relationship between Pozzo and Lucky is demonstrated by the fact that each time Pozzo asks Lucky to bring him something, Lucky
(a) Pulls at the rope trying to run away.
(b) Begs Estragon and Vladimir to help him.
(c) Puts each parcel down, brings the item to Pozzo, and picks up each package again.
(d) Ignores Pozzo and continues to sleep.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Lucky is clearly working extremely hard carrying packages and serving Pozzo. He is so exhausted that he finally

4. The first time Pozzo and Lucky meet Estragon and Vladimir in Act I, Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that Lucky

5. What is the fundamental relationship between Pozzo and Lucky?

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