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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Pages 54-58.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While they are waiting for Godot, Estragon and Vladimir talk about
(a) Running away together.
(b) Making new friends.
(c) Hanging themselves on the tree.
(d) Moving far away from each other.

2. Vladimir tells Estragon that if they hang themselves from the tree, they will have
(a) A stomach ache.
(b) An erection.
(c) A migraine.
(d) A new way of looking at life.

3. Pozzo treats Lucky like a
(a) Friend.
(b) Child.
(c) Wise man.
(d) Slave.

4. What is Estragon's reply when Vladimir tells him he cannot go barefoot in Act 1?
(a) Estragon reminds Vladimir that he always goes barefoot.
(b) Estragon says he can because Christ did.
(c) Estragon promises to buy another pair of boots soon.
(d) Estragon argued that it will only be for one night.

5. The two main characters in "Waiting for Godot" are
(a) Estragon and Vladimir.
(b) Estragon and Lucky.
(c) Pozzo and Lucky.
(d) The boy and Lucky.

Short Answer Questions

1. Estragon tells Vladimir he threw his boots away the day before. Vladimir shows him his boots. Estragon

2. During the beginning of the first act, while Vladimir is pacing back and forth, Estragon

3. According to the play's notes, the action begins

4. After all of the men say goodbye many times toward the end of Act 1, Pozzo and Lucky

5. Throughout the dialogue in Act II, Estragon and Vladimir are doing their best to keep talking so they don't

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