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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 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
(a) Bench.
(b) Water fountain.
(c) Park.
(d) Tree.

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

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

4. After Pozzo finishes eating, what does Pozzo ask Lucky?
(a) If he is ready to leave.
(b) If he would like to relax and get some sleep.
(c) If he wants the chicken bones.
(d) If he would like something to eat.

5. Lucky is clearly working extremely hard carrying packages and serving Pozzo. He is so exhausted that he finally
(a) Begs for coffee so that he can stop feeling sleepy.
(b) Lays down and falls asleep.
(c) Falls asleep under the tree.
(d) Falls asleep standing up.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their initial conversation in the first act, what does Estragon tell Vladimir is unbuttoned?

2. When Estragon starts to tell Vladimir about the dream he was having, Vladimir

3. Several times during the beginning of the first act, Vladimir keeps taking off and putting back on his

4. The two main characters in "Waiting for Godot" are

5. The main characters call each other

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