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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 their initial conversation in the first act, what does Estragon tell Vladimir is unbuttoned?
(a) The buttons on his pocket.
(b) The buttons on his shirt.
(c) The buttons on his shoes.
(d) The buttons on his fly.

2. During their discussion about when Godot is supposed to come, Vladimir and Estragon are certain about
(a) Nothing.
(b) Where he is coming from.
(c) The day he is coming.
(d) The time he is coming.

3. When Lucky comes on stage for the first time, he is
(a) Carrying Pozzo.
(b) Carrying many parcels and packages.
(c) Pulling a cart.
(d) Carrying a goat.

4. In Act I, when Pozzo first sees Estragon and Vladimir as he is entering the stage, he
(a) Invites Estragon and Vladimir to go with them.
(b) Lets Lucky go and sits down.
(c) Pulls Lucky back on the stage.
(d) Follows Lucky off stage.

5. When Estragon and Vladimir first discuss the tree, they notice it is
(a) Full of leaves.
(b) Full of fruit.
(c) Bare.
(d) Badly splintered.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the first part of Act I, Estragon keeps looking for something that he doesn't find in what?

2. After eating and disposing of the chicken bones, Pozzo finally decides to relax and

3. During the course of the play, Estragon and Vladimir encounter two people who are traveling together, Pozzo and Lucky. It is clear that

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

5. According to the play's notes, the action begins

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