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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 a ditch.
(b) At the Holiday Inn.
(c) In the park.
(d) On a bench.

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

3. 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) Park.
(c) Water fountain.
(d) Bench.

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

5. In the first act, after Estragon falls asleep, Vladimir
(a) Wakes him up abruptly.
(b) Wanders off.
(c) Reads the papers in his pockets.
(d) Lies down next to him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Estragon pushes Vladimir to tell him the story about the Englishman in the brothel, Vladimir

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?

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

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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