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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. In Act I, Estragon and Vladimir ask the boy why he is so late in coming. The boy tells them he has been waiting because he was
(a) Tired and needed to take a nap.
(b) Afraid of the whip, the roars, and the two big men.
(c) Afraid they would hit him.
(d) Finishing his dinner.

2. Upon first encountering Pozzo, Estragon wants to know if he is
(a) Godot.
(b) Here to bring news of Godot.
(c) Lost.
(d) Also waiting for Godot.

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

4. In Act II, Estragon and Vladimir talk about the tree and the fact that it
(a) Had leaves yesterday, but now they are all gone.
(b) Was bare yesterday, but now has some leaves.
(c) Has been chopped down.
(d) Was bare yesterday, but now has some fruit.

5. What is the fundamental relationship between Pozzo and Lucky?
(a) They are good friends.
(b) They just met.
(c) Lucky serves Pozzo and is dependent on him.
(d) Pozzo serves Lucky and is dependent on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Act I, Vladimir asks the boy where he sleeps, and the boy tells him that

2. When Estragon and Vladimir first discuss the tree, they notice it is

3. In the first Act, Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that Lucky is driving him mad. Estragon and Vladimir

4. In Act I, when Vladimer and Estragon first encounter Pozzo and Lucky, Vladimir moves towards Lucky, but Pozzo says Lucky is

5. When Estragon says he doesn't know why he was beaten at the beginning of Act II, Vladimir tells him

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