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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 dinner was ready.
(b) Because he thought Estragon was rude to go to sleep.
(c) To tell him that Godot had arrived.
(d) Because he was lonely.

2. Vladimir tells Estragon, at the end of the second act, that if Godot comes,
(a) They will tell him it was rude of him not to come before.
(b) They will be saved.
(c) He will cut down the tree.
(d) They will be wealthy.

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

4. As Act I is ending, Vladimir tells Estragon that everything will be better tomorrow because
(a) They will go to visit Mr. Godot.
(b) They will be going on a trip.
(c) The boy told them that Godot will come tomorrow.
(d) They will be seeing Pozzo and Lucky.

5. 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) Take a nap.
(b) Get something to eat.
(c) Wait for Godot.
(d) Go find Godot.

6. Estragon and Vladimir discuss where they have spent time in the past and mention which two specific places?
(a) Dodge country and Macon country.
(b) Dodge country and Cackon country.
(c) Fairview country and Telfair country.
(d) Macon country and Cackon country.

7. How is the tree different in Act II?
(a) It is full of leaves and fruit.
(b) It has been chopped down.
(c) It has lost most of its branches.
(d) It has a few leaves.

8. At the beginning of Act II, Vladimir sings a song about a
(a) Mouse.
(b) Bird.
(c) Cat.
(d) Dog.

9. Who does Vladimir suggest he and Estragon pretend to be or fun in Act II?
(a) Godot, and see who has the better impersination.
(b) Each other.
(c) Lucky and Pozzo.
(d) The boy and his brother.

10. When Pozzo and Lucky meet Estragon and Vladimir the next day, Pozzo tells them that he woke up one day finding everything had changed and that he sometimes wonders if he isn't
(a) Getting very old
(b) Losing his mind.
(c) Still asleep.
(d) Afraid to see.

11. What does Pozzo say is in his bag near the end of the play?
(a) Sand.
(b) Money.
(c) Food.
(d) Gravel.

12. In the second act, after waiting so long for Godot, Vladimir tells Estragon he is proud of the fact that
(a) They are strong enough to beat up Lucky.
(b) They are better people than Pozzo because they do not beat people.
(c) Even though they may not be saints, they kept their appointment.
(d) Smart enough to take advantage of Pozzo.

13. Vladimir and Pozzo tell Estragon to go check on Lucky in Act II. When he tells them he doesn't want to do it, they tell Estragon
(a) Je has to do it.
(b) To go away.
(c) It is his chance for revenge.
(d) To go find dinner if he isn't going to check on Lucky.

14. In the dialogue at the beginning of Act II, Vladimir talks Estragon into saying he is happy. Once Estragon makes the statement that he is happy, he asks Vladimir about what they should do now. Vladimir tells him they should
(a) Go get something to eat.
(b) Buy Estragon some new boots.
(c) Go take a shower.
(d) Wait for Godot.

15. Estragon gets excited because when Pozzo returns the next day, he thinks Pozzo
(a) Has brought Godot.
(b) Has brought them all dinner.
(c) Tells them they can wait for Godot at his home.
(d) Is actually Godot.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Pozzo asks Estragon and Vladimir if they are at a place called the Board, Vladimir describes the surroundings, and Pozzo tells him

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

3. When Estragon tells Vladimir why he is going to go without shoes, Vladimir asks him if he is going to

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

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

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