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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. Pozzo controls Lucky with
(a) His fists.
(b) A stick he beats him with.
(c) A long rope that goes around his neck and has created a large sore.
(d) A sword he threatens him with.

2. In Act I, when Pozzo first sees Estragon and Vladimir as he is entering the stage, he
(a) Pulls Lucky back on the stage.
(b) Follows Lucky off stage.
(c) Lets Lucky go and sits down.
(d) Invites Estragon and Vladimir to go with them.

3. 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?
(a) They have conflicting views of the role of the thieves.
(b) The record different people who came to watch.
(c) They disagree about what Jesus was wearing on that day.
(d) They disagree about the weather on the day of the crucifixion.

4. When Estragon pushes Vladimir to tell him the story about the Englishman in the brothel, Vladimir
(a) Tells Estragon the whole story.
(b) Refuses to tell the story and leaves the stage.
(c) Tells him a different story.
(d) Falls asleep.

5. Vladimir tells Estragon that if they hang themselves from the tree, they will have
(a) An erection.
(b) A new way of looking at life.
(c) A stomach ache.
(d) A migraine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most significant thing on the stage? It is talked about several times during the play.

2. When Estragon and Vladimir first discuss the tree, they notice it is

3. After Pozzo has finished eating, Estragon asks him

4. The main characters call each other

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

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