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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. According to the play's notes, the action begins
(a) In a park in the morning.
(b) On a country road in the afternoon.
(c) In a park in the evening.
(d) On a country road in the evening.

2. 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) Park.
(c) Tree.
(d) Water fountain.

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?
(a) They are watching all the people walking by.
(b) They are looking for money.
(c) They are waiting for Godot.
(d) The are happy in this place.

4. Vladimir looks for a note about when Godot is to come in
(a) His pockets.
(b) His hat.
(c) His shoes.
(d) Estragon's pockets.

5. Act I starts with a meandering conversation between the two main characters who talk about a variety of subjects. They do NOT talk about
(a) Going to America.
(b) Places they have been, like the Eiffel Tower.
(c) The Bible.
(d) Their pain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While they are waiting for Godot, Estragon and Vladimir talk about

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

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

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

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