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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. During one of the conservations about the Bible, Vladimir tells Estragon he should have been a
(a) Doctor.
(b) Poet.
(c) Politician.
(d) Lawyer.

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

3. Several times during the beginning of the first act, Vladimir keeps taking off and putting back on his
(a) Shirt.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Glasses.
(d) Hat.

4. While they are waiting for Godot, Estragon and Vladimir talk about
(a) Hanging themselves on the tree.
(b) Running away together.
(c) Making new friends.
(d) Moving far away from each other.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The two main characters in the play are waiting for

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

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

5. Several times during the play, the tree on stage is the subject of conversation. In the first act, Vladimir identifies the tree as a(an)

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