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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. 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) Their pain.
(b) Places they have been, like the Eiffel Tower.
(c) Going to America.
(d) The Bible.

2. During their discussion about when Godot is supposed to come, Vladimir and Estragon are certain about
(a) Where he is coming from.
(b) The time he is coming.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The day he is coming.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the first part of Act I, Vladimir keeps looking for something that he doesn't find in what?

2. While discussing the hanging, Vladimir asks Estragon what they should do. Estragon replies

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

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

5. Estragon and Vladimir talk about what they asked Godot for and recall asking him for

(see the answer key)

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