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

2. At the end of the first act, Estragon and Vladimir decide they should go,
(a) But they never do.
(b) But they fall asleep instead.
(c) And they leave.
(d) But Mr. Godot comes to see them.

3. In Act II, Estragon and Vladimir talk aimlessly for awhile and have a hard time keeping up the conversation. Vladimir begs Estragon to speak. Finally, Estragon asks what they should do now, and Vladimir tells him they should
(a) Go find Godot.
(b) Wait for Godot.
(c) Take a nap.
(d) Get something to eat.

4. When Act I opens, Estragon is
(a) Staring off into space.
(b) Making castles in the dirt.
(c) Asleep.
(d) Trying to pull his boot off.

5. In Act I, Vladimir asks the boy if he has been where they are before. The boy replies that
(a) He needs their help.
(b) He has been there many times.
(c) This is his first time.
(d) He is lost and needs directions.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Act I is ending, the boy tells Estragon and Vladimir that Mr. Godot will not come to see them today,

2. In Act I, when Estragon and Vladimir are telling Pozzo about the fact they are waiting for Godot, Pozzo tells them he would be

3. Responding to Pozzo's request for help sitting down, Estragon tells Pozzo that if he does not sit down, Pozzo will

4. Estragon and Vladimir talk about what they asked Godot for and recall asking him for

5. Estragon tells Vladimir that if they try to hang themselves

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