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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 15-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Fighting.
(b) Embracing.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Leaving.

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

3. During the beginning of the first act, while Vladimir is pacing back and forth, Estragon
(a) Eats an apple.
(b) Walks around the tree.
(c) Falls asleep.
(d) Draws pictures in the dirt.

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

5. After Pozzo finishes eating, what does Pozzo ask Lucky?
(a) If he is ready to leave.
(b) If he would like to relax and get some sleep.
(c) If he would like something to eat.
(d) If he wants the chicken bones.

Short Answer Questions

1. The main characters call each other

2. When Lucky comes on stage for the first time, he is

3. After some time observing Lucky and the relationship he has with Pozzo, at the end of Act I, it is clear that Lucky is

4. Pozzo asks Estragon how old he thinks Vladimir is. Estragon tells him

5. In Act I, when Pozzo first sees Estragon and Vladimir as he is entering the stage, he

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