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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. After Pozzo has finished eating, Estragon asks him
(a) If there is any more to eat.
(b) If he can have some wine.
(c) If he can have the chicken bones.
(d) If Pozzo has some other kinds of food.

2. During the first part of Act I, Vladimir keeps looking for something that he doesn't find in what?
(a) The tree.
(b) The dirt.
(c) His shoes.
(d) His hat.

3. During their initial conversation in the first act, what does Estragon tell Vladimir is unbuttoned?
(a) The buttons on his fly.
(b) The buttons on his shoes.
(c) The buttons on his shirt.
(d) The buttons on his pocket.

4. Act I starts with a meandering conversation between the two main characters who talk about a variety of subjects. They do NOT talk about
(a) Places they have been, like the Eiffel Tower.
(b) Going to America.
(c) The Bible.
(d) Their pain.

5. When Estragon and Vladimir first see Pozzo and Lucky, they
(a) They don't pay any attention to them.
(b) Are frightened and huddle together.
(c) They are happy to have company and go to greet them.
(d) They are surprised, so they run away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Estragon remember about the Bible?

2. Vladimir tells Estragon that if they hang themselves from the tree, they will have

3. In the first act, Estragon exclaims that Vladimir smells of

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

5. What is the most significant thing on the stage? It is talked about several times during the play.

(see the answer key)

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