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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Pages 58-60.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Vladimir tries to talk to Estragon about what happened the day before with the tree and Pozzo and Lucky, Estragon tells him
(a) Lucky finally ran away.
(b) Pozzo and Lucky have left.
(c) He has forgotten everything.
(d) The tree now has leaves.

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

3. Estragon and Vladimir talk about what time it is in the middle of the second act. Pozzo keeps begging them to tell him if it is
(a) Going to rain.
(b) Time for him to leave.
(c) Time to go to sleep.
(d) Evening.

4. During the conversation in Act I, after telling Estragon and Vladimir how terrible Lucky is, Pozzo
(a) Decides to turn him over to the police.
(b) Tells them everything he said was a lie.
(c) Tries to kidnap Estragon.
(d) Falls asleep and starts to snore.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. A piece of costuming that Estragon, Vladimir, Pozzo, and Lucky wear throughout the play is a

2. Vladimir asks Pozzo if he can ask Lucky to sing or recite before they leave near the end of the play. Pozzo tells him

3. 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?

4. After Pozzo and Lucky leave in Act II, Vladimir wonders if Pozzo

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

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