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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act II, Vladimir tells Estragon that he woke him up
(a) Because he thought Estragon was rude to go to sleep.
(b) Because dinner was ready.
(c) To tell him that Godot had arrived.
(d) Because he was lonely.

2. As the boy is about to leave at the end of Act I, he asks Vladimir what he should tell Mr. Godot. Vladimir tells him to tell Mr. Godot that
(a) They will not wait for him anymore.
(b) He saw them.
(c) They will wait at home.
(d) They really need to see him.

3. In Act II, Estragon and Vladimir can find nothing that will work as a rope if they want to hang themselves, and they decide that tomorrow they will
(a) Cut the tree down anyway.
(b) Find Pozzo and take his rope.
(c) Bring a good piece of rope.
(d) Find another way to do themselves in.

4. When Estragon comments that his boots are too big in Act II, Vladimir tells him that perhaps, someday, he will
(a) Decide to wear different kinds of shoes.
(b) Find his old boots.
(c) Have a pair of socks.
(d) Get new boots that fit.

5. Vladimir greets Estragon at the beginning of Act II and wants to embrace him. Estragon tells Vladimir not to
(a) Leave him.
(b) Embrace him.
(c) Come near him.
(d) Touch him.

6. Estragon and Vladimir continue to discuss Pozzo's helplessness in Act II. Vladimir gets excited about the fact that, for once, they
(a) Have the upper hand.
(b) Are needed.
(c) Have this chance to get back at someone.
(d) Can ignore the situation without causing a problem.

7. In Act II, Estragon and Vladimir discuss how to handle Pozzo, but they are concerned because
(a) They are afraid of Lucky and his potential for violence.
(b) They are afraid Pozzo will be able to hit them with the whip.
(c) They are afraid Pozzo is too strong for them.
(d) They are afraid Pozzo and Lucky are trying to trick them.

8. Considering the possibility that they might have trouble hanging themselves, Estragon says that Vladimir could hang onto his legs. Vladimir asks him
(a) If he is really certain he wants to do this.
(b) If he is sure that would work.
(c) If he thinks the tree can hold them both.
(d) Who would hang onto his (Vladimir's) legs.

9. After Estragon and Vladimir help Pozzo get up in the second act, Vladimir asks Pozzo if he recognizes them. Pozzo tells them
(a) He does not recognize them.
(b) He is blind.
(c) He is really Godot.
(d) He was just playing with them.

10. Estragon falls asleep again in Act II, and, again, Vladimir wakes him up. Estragon asks Vladimir
(a) Why he won't let him sleep.
(b) If Godot has come.
(c) To find him some food for dinner.
(d) To quit bothering him and take a nap, too.

11. When Estragon approaches Lucky in the second act and starts to kick him, he
(a) Finishes by beating him up.
(b) Suddenly feels bad for Lucky.
(c) Breaks Lucky's arm.
(d) Hurts his foot.

12. 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) Finishing his dinner.
(c) Afraid of the whip, the roars, and the two big men.
(d) Afraid they would hit him.

13. The second time the boy messenger comes, when Vladimir asks the boy about his brother, the boy says his brother is
(a) Away on a long trip.
(b) No longer working for Mr. Godot.
(c) Dead
(d) Sick.

14. What reasoning does Pozzo give Vladimir for the change in Lucky in Act II?
(a) He does not offer a reason.
(b) Nothing, he tell Vladimir to leave them alone and stop asking stupid questions.
(c) He says it happened one day just like he became blind one day.
(d) He says Lucky was beaten.

15. In Act II, Vladimir tells Estragon that if he will help him pick up Pozzo, they will go together to
(a) The beaches.
(b) Find food for dinner.
(c) The Pyrenees.
(d) Find Godot.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the tree different in Act II?

2. Vladimir realizes Estragon has been beaten again and tells him he wouldn't have let "them" beat Estragon because he would

3. In Act II, Vladimir gives Estragon a radish,

4. As Pozzo and Lucky are leaving near the end of the play, Vladimir asks Pozzo what they do when they fall down and there is no one to help them. Pozzo tells him

5. Vladimir asks the boy if Mr. Godot has a beard. The boy tells him that he does and that it is

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