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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. Several times during the play, the tree on stage is the subject of conversation. In the first act, Vladimir identifies the tree as a(an)
(a) Willow.
(b) Pecan.
(c) Oak.
(d) Magnolia.

2. Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that he is taking Lucky to the fair to
(a) Have a good time.
(b) Buy another servant.
(c) Sell him for a good price.
(d) Buy new clothes and shoes.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Vladimir tells Estragon that if they hang themselves from the tree, they will have

2. When Pozzo observes that Lucky has stopped crying, but Estragon is now crying. Pozzo explains that

3. As Act I is ending, Vladimir tells Estragon that everything will be better tomorrow because

4. When Vladimir tries to talk to Estragon about what happened the day before with the tree and Pozzo and Lucky, Estragon tells him

5. While discussing the hanging, Vladimir asks Estragon what they should do. Estragon replies

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