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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A piece of costuming that Estragon, Vladimir, Pozzo, and Lucky wear throughout the play is a
(a) Long-sleeve shirt.
(b) Hat (bowler).
(c) Silver buckle.
(d) Pair of shorts.

2. Estragon and Vladimir talk about what they asked Godot for and recall asking him for
(a) Food.
(b) Nothing specific.
(c) A place to live.
(d) Good health.

3. During the course of the play, Estragon and Vladimir encounter two people who are traveling together, Pozzo and Lucky. It is clear that
(a) Pozzo and Lucky are friends traveling together.
(b) Lucky serves Pozzo and is dependent on him.
(c) Pozzo serves Lucky and is dependent on him.
(d) Pozzo and Lucky just met.

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

5. When Pozzo asks Estragon what his name is, what name does Estragon give?
(a) Lucky.
(b) Adam.
(c) Patrick.
(d) Joseph.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their initial conversation in the first act, what does Estragon tell Vladimir is unbuttoned?

2. In Act I, when Estragon and Vladimir are telling Pozzo about the fact they are waiting for Godot, Pozzo tells them he would be

3. Act I starts with a meandering conversation between the two main characters who talk about a variety of subjects. They do NOT talk about

4. When Pozzo observes that Lucky has stopped crying, but Estragon is now crying. Pozzo explains that

5. In Act I, the relationship between Pozzo and Lucky is demonstrated by the fact that each time Pozzo asks Lucky to bring him something, Lucky

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act 1, when Vladimir leaves the stage to go to the bathroom, what do Pozzo and Estragon stare at off stage? What does Estragon tell Vladimir about it when he returns?

2. Estragon and Vladimir can't seem to figure out who Pozzo and Lucky really are in Act II. In their confusion, they call them two names that are related. What are those names, and how do these names give some additional depth to the relationship between Pozzo and Lucky?

3. After the discussion about radishes in Act II, what does Vladimir suggest he and Estragon do to pass the time?

4. Estragon and Vladimir talk about the crucifixion of Christ and, later, about offering a prayer or supplication to Godot. Why might Beckett reveal this vague connection between God and Godot?

5. How does Estragon reply to Vladimir's statement that he can't go barefoot?

6. Estragon and Vladimir keep discussing whether they should help Pozzo while Pozzo keeps repeating his pleas for help. Do Estragon and Vladimir finally agree to respond to Pozzo's requests for help? Why or why not?

7. How does Vladimir claim he would have stopped Estragon from being beaten by the ten men?

8. Of all the kind of trees there are, Beckett chose what kind of tree? Why do you think he chose that particular type of tree.

9. When Vladimir finds Estragon's boots in Act II, what does Estragon say about the boots?

10. How does Estragon react in Act II when he decided to kick Lucky and ended up hurting his foot in the process?

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