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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. The first time Pozzo and Lucky meet Estragon and Vladimir in Act I, Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that Lucky
(a) Told him many secrets.
(b) Doesn't want to stay there.
(c) Taught him beautiful things.
(d) Wants to escape.

2. At the end of Act I, Estragon says he is unhappy. Vladimir asks him since when. Estragon tells him he
(a) Just realized that he was unhappy.
(b) Has forgotten.
(c) Has always been unhappy.
(d) Likes being unhappy.

3. During one of the conservations about the Bible, Vladimir tells Estragon he should have been a
(a) Politician.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Poet.
(d) Lawyer.

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

5. At times throughout the play, both Estragon and Vladimir talk about leaving the place where they are waiting, but they do not. Why not?
(a) They are looking for money.
(b) The are happy in this place.
(c) They are watching all the people walking by.
(d) They are waiting for Godot.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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

2. Vladimir and Estragon talk about the crucifixion of Jesus and the different views of the four Evangelists who record that event. What is the topic that is described differently between the four Evangelists?

3. When Pozzo first introduces himself, he tells Estragon and Vladimir that they are

4. At the beginning of Act II, Vladimir sings a song about a

5. After he wakes up from his nightmare, Estragon gets irritated because Vladimir won't stop

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