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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Pages 44-54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first act, Estragon exclaims that Vladimir smells of
(a) Roses.
(b) Garlic.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Salt.

2. According to the play's notes, the action begins
(a) On a country road in the evening.
(b) In a park in the evening.
(c) On a country road in the afternoon.
(d) In a park in the morning.

3. When Pozzo wants to sit down toward the end of Act I but needs help. He asks Estragon to
(a) Invite him, repeatedly, to sit down.
(b) Hold the stool steady.
(c) Help him sit down.
(d) Bring him a chair.

4. Pozzo controls Lucky with
(a) A stick he beats him with.
(b) His fists.
(c) A sword he threatens him with.
(d) A long rope that goes around his neck and has created a large sore.

5. When Pozzo first introduces himself, he tells Estragon and Vladimir that they are
(a) Extremely foolish.
(b) Lost.
(c) Very brave.
(d) On his land.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. 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

3. During the first act, Vladimir leaves the stage to go to the bathroom. When Vladimir returns, Estragon tries to start a conversation. He acknowledges that Vladimir is angry and wants the anger to go away. They end up

4. Several times during the beginning of the first act, Vladimir keeps taking off and putting back on his

5. In Act I, when Vladimer and Estragon first encounter Pozzo and Lucky, Vladimir moves towards Lucky, but Pozzo says Lucky is

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