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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. In the first act, Estragon exclaims that Vladimir smells of
(a) Garlic.
(b) Salt.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Roses.

2. After Pozzo has finished eating, Estragon asks him
(a) If there is any more to eat.
(b) If he can have some wine.
(c) If Pozzo has some other kinds of food.
(d) If he can have the chicken bones.

3. Estragon and Vladimir talk about what they asked Godot for and recall asking him for
(a) A place to live.
(b) Nothing specific.
(c) Food.
(d) Good health.

4. The main characters call each other
(a) Estragon and Vladimir.
(b) Pozzo and Lucky.
(c) Gogo and Didi.
(d) Boy and Lucky.

5. When Estragon and Vladimir first see Pozzo and Lucky, they
(a) They are surprised, so they run away.
(b) They don't pay any attention to them.
(c) Are frightened and huddle together.
(d) They are happy to have company and go to greet them.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Pozzo finishes eating, what does Pozzo ask Lucky?

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

3. At times throughout the play, both Estragon and Vladimir talk about leaving the place where they are waiting, but they do not. Why not?

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

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

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