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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. Throughout the dialogue in Act II, Estragon and Vladimir are doing their best to keep talking so they don't
(a) Have to hear all the dead voices.
(b) Think about how dull it is to keep waiting for Godot.
(c) Have to remember how hungry they are.
(d) Keep falling asleep.

2. Estragon and Vladimir want to find out why Lucky won't put his packages down. Finally, Pozzo understands the question and tells them that Lucky
(a) Wants to give the packages to Estragon and Vladimir.
(b) Has the right to put his packages down but chooses not to.
(c) Is trying to steal the packages.
(d) Is afraid someone will steal the packages.

3. During the beginning of the first act, while Vladimir is pacing back and forth, Estragon
(a) Walks around the tree.
(b) Eats an apple.
(c) Draws pictures in the dirt.
(d) Falls asleep.

4. Who offers to give Lucky his hat so that he can perform at the end of Act I?
(a) The boy
(b) A stranger walking across the stage
(c) Pozzo
(d) Vladimir

5. What does Estragon tell Vladimir happened to him during the night?
(a) He slept soundly and well.
(b) He watched the stars all night.
(c) He was beaten.
(d) He found some money and clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Vladimir asks the boy if he is unhappy and, just as Act I is ending, the boy tells him that he

2. When Estragon and Vladimir first discuss the tree, they notice it 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. According to the play's notes, the action begins

5. Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that you can't drive creatures like Lucky away and that it would be better to

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