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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 10-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Estragon tells Vladimir that if they try to hang themselves
(a) They will fail and live to regret it because they both will be hurt.
(b) Everything will work exactly as they plan because it is a wonderful idea.
(c) It will be a great success.
(d) He will die because he is light but that Didi will break the branch and will be left alive and alone.

3. During the first part of Act I, Estragon keeps looking for something that he doesn't find in what?
(a) The sky.
(b) His hat.
(c) The tree.
(d) His shoes.

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

5. During the first part of Act I, Vladimir keeps looking for something that he doesn't find in what?
(a) His hat.
(b) His shoes.
(c) The tree.
(d) The dirt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most significant thing on the stage? It is talked about several times during the play.

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

3. Vladimir tells Estragon that if they hang themselves from the tree, they will have

4. 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

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

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