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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. At the very beginning of Act I, Vladimir enters the stage where he finds Estragon. Vladimir asks him where he spent the night. Estragon tells him he spent the night
(a) In the park.
(b) At the Holiday Inn.
(c) In a ditch.
(d) On a bench.

2. 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
(a) Embracing.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Leaving.

3. During their initial conversation in the first act, what does Estragon tell Vladimir is unbuttoned?
(a) The buttons on his fly.
(b) The buttons on his pocket.
(c) The buttons on his shirt.
(d) The buttons on his shoes.

4. During a conversation in Act I, Estragon says he is hungry. Vladimir offers him
(a) A potato.
(b) A drink.
(c) Chocolate and cookies.
(d) Turnips and carrots.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Vladimir and Estragon talk about the crucifixion of Jesus and the different views of the four Evangelists who record that event. What is the topic that is described differently between the four Evangelists?

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

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

4. Vladimir looks for a note about when Godot is to come in

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

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