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

2. 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
(a) Puts each parcel down, brings the item to Pozzo, and picks up each package again.
(b) Ignores Pozzo and continues to sleep.
(c) Begs Estragon and Vladimir to help him.
(d) Pulls at the rope trying to run away.

3. 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?
(a) They disagree about what Jesus was wearing on that day.
(b) The record different people who came to watch.
(c) They disagree about the weather on the day of the crucifixion.
(d) They have conflicting views of the role of the thieves.

4. The two main characters in "Waiting for Godot" are
(a) Estragon and Vladimir.
(b) Estragon and Lucky.
(c) Pozzo and Lucky.
(d) The boy and Lucky.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act I, when Pozzo first sees Estragon and Vladimir as he is entering the stage, he

2. When Estragon starts to tell Vladimir about the dream he was having, Vladimir

3. Pozzo controls Lucky with

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

5. Pozzo asks Estragon how old he thinks Vladimir is. Estragon tells him

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