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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 31-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When Estragon tries to make Lucky feel better in the way Pozzo suggested, Lucky
(a) Kicks him violently in the shins and gives the handkerchief back to Pozzo.
(b) Is confused and doesn't understand why Estragon is helping him.
(c) Is grateful and shows his great appreciation.
(d) Puts down his packages, lies down, and falls asleep.

4. At the end of Act I, Estragon says he is unhappy. Vladimir asks him since when. Estragon tells him he
(a) Has forgotten.
(b) Has always been unhappy.
(c) Likes being unhappy.
(d) Just realized that he was unhappy.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lucky is clearly working extremely hard carrying packages and serving Pozzo. He is so exhausted that he finally

2. Estragan pities Lucky, so Pozzo gives him a

3. After Pozzo finishes eating, what does Pozzo ask Lucky?

4. After Lucky reacts to Estragon's attempt to make him feel better, Estragon then reacts by

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

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