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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 15-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Several times during the play, the tree on stage is the subject of conversation. In the first act, Vladimir identifies the tree as a(an)
(a) Oak.
(b) Magnolia.
(c) Willow.
(d) Pecan.

2. After some time observing Lucky and the relationship he has with Pozzo, at the end of Act I, it is clear that Lucky is
(a) Begging for help from Estragon and Vladimir.
(b) Waiting for his chance to run away.
(c) Unwilling or unable to do anything to change his life.
(d) Very content to be working for Pozzo.

3. After tormenting Lucky awhile, Pozzo decides to eat. In his belongings he has
(a) Chicken and wine.
(b) Cheese and milk.
(c) Ribs and beer.
(d) Lobster and coffee.

4. Vladimir looks for a note about when Godot is to come in
(a) His hat.
(b) His shoes.
(c) Estragon's pockets.
(d) His pockets.

5. Pozzo asks Estragon how old he thinks Vladimir is. Estragon tells him
(a) 50 years.
(b) 11 years.
(c) 21 years.
(d) 30 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the course of the play, Estragon and Vladimir encounter two people who are traveling together, Pozzo and Lucky. It is clear that

2. What does Estragon tell Vladimir happened to him during the night?

3. At the very beginning of Act I, Vladimir enters the stage where he finds Estragon. Vladimir asks him where he spent the night. Estragon tells him he spent the night

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

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

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