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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 Estragon starts to tell Vladimir about the dream he was having, Vladimir
(a) Listens intently.
(b) Shouts for him to stop!
(c) Falls asleep.
(d) Keeps interrupting the story.

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

3. During the first act, when Estragon complains because Vladimir woke him up, Vladimir tells Estragon he woke him up because
(a) It was Estragon's turn to keep watch.
(b) He felt lonely.
(c) He just felt like it.
(d) Estragon was snoring.

4. Pozzo controls Lucky with
(a) His fists.
(b) A sword he threatens him with.
(c) A stick he beats him with.
(d) A long rope that goes around his neck and has created a large sore.

5. 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)
(a) Magnolia.
(b) Pecan.
(c) Oak.
(d) Willow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Estragon tells Vladimir that if they try to hang themselves

2. When Act I opens, Estragon is

3. The two main characters in the play are waiting for

4. When Pozzo first introduces himself, he tells Estragon and Vladimir that they are

5. Estragon and Vladimir talk about what they asked Godot for and recall asking him for

(see the answer key)

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