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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. Estragon tells Vladimir that if they try to hang themselves
(a) He will die because he is light but that Didi will break the branch and will be left alive and alone.
(b) It will be a great success.
(c) They will fail and live to regret it because they both will be hurt.
(d) Everything will work exactly as they plan because it is a wonderful idea.
2. When Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir they are trespassing, they reply that
(a) That is just too bad because it is a free country.
(b) They would be happy leave immediately.
(c) They just thought they were on a public road and meant no harm.
(d) They are lost and have no idea where they are.
3. While discussing the hanging, Vladimir asks Estragon what they should do. Estragon replies
(a) "Don't let's do anything. It's safer."
(b) "We can think more about it."
(c) "Let's do it right away."
(d) "Let's find another tree so that we can both hang."
4. After some time observing Lucky and the relationship he has with Pozzo, at the end of Act I, it is clear that Lucky is
(a) Unwilling or unable to do anything to change his life.
(b) Very content to be working for Pozzo.
(c) Waiting for his chance to run away.
(d) Begging for help from Estragon and Vladimir.
5. During their initial conversation in the first act, what does Estragon tell Vladimir is unbuttoned?
(a) The buttons on his shirt.
(b) The buttons on his fly.
(c) The buttons on his shoes.
(d) The buttons on his pocket.
Short Answer Questions
1. Act I starts with a meandering conversation between the two main characters who talk about a variety of subjects. They do NOT talk about
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
3. In Act I, when Pozzo first sees Estragon and Vladimir as he is entering the stage, he
4. What is the fundamental relationship between Pozzo and Lucky?
5. 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
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