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

2. During the first act, Vladimir leaves the stage to go to the bathroom. When Vladimir returns, Estragon tries to start a conversation. He acknowledges that Vladimir is angry and wants the anger to go away. They end up
(a) Fighting.
(b) Leaving.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Embracing.

3. What is the most significant thing on the stage? It is talked about several times during the play.
(a) The dirt.
(b) Some rocks.
(c) The tree.
(d) Park benches.

4. Vladimir looks for a note about when Godot is to come in
(a) His shoes.
(b) His hat.
(c) Estragon's pockets.
(d) His pockets.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Estragon tell Vladimir happened to him during the night?

2. The main characters call each other

3. During the beginning of the first act, while Vladimir is pacing back and forth, Estragon

4. During the course of the play, Estragon asks Vladimir if he is sure they are waiting in the right spot. In Act I, in response to Estragon's concern, Vladimir reminds him they were told to wait by the

5. After some time observing Lucky and the relationship he has with Pozzo, at the end of Act I, it is clear that Lucky is

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