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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. While discussing the hanging, Vladimir asks Estragon what they should do. Estragon replies
(a) "Let's do it right away."
(b) "Let's find another tree so that we can both hang."
(c) "We can think more about it."
(d) "Don't let's do anything. It's safer."

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

3. What is the fundamental relationship between Pozzo and Lucky?
(a) Pozzo serves Lucky and is dependent on him.
(b) Lucky serves Pozzo and is dependent on him.
(c) They are good friends.
(d) They just met.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Estragon remember about the Bible?

2. When Estragon and Vladimir first see Pozzo and Lucky, they

3. Several times during the play, the tree on stage is the subject of conversation. In the first act, Vladimir identifies the tree as a(an)

4. When Act I opens, Estragon is

5. During their discussion about when Godot is supposed to come, Vladimir and Estragon are certain about

(see the answer key)

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