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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. In Act I, the relationship between Pozzo and Lucky is demonstrated by the fact that each time Pozzo asks Lucky to bring him something, Lucky
(a) Pulls at the rope trying to run away.
(b) Ignores Pozzo and continues to sleep.
(c) Puts each parcel down, brings the item to Pozzo, and picks up each package again.
(d) Begs Estragon and Vladimir to help him.

2. Lucky is clearly working extremely hard carrying packages and serving Pozzo. He is so exhausted that he finally
(a) Lays down and falls asleep.
(b) Falls asleep under the tree.
(c) Falls asleep standing up.
(d) Begs for coffee so that he can stop feeling sleepy.

3. What does Estragon remember about the Bible?
(a) The maps and pretty colors.
(b) The temples.
(c) Descriptions of the desert.
(d) Moses and the Ten Commandments.

4. When Estragon and Vladimir first see Pozzo and Lucky, they
(a) Are frightened and huddle together.
(b) They don't pay any attention to them.
(c) They are surprised, so they run away.
(d) They are happy to have company and go to greet them.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the fundamental relationship between Pozzo and Lucky?

2. According to the play's notes, the action begins

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

4. In Act I, when Vladimer and Estragon first encounter Pozzo and Lucky, Vladimir moves towards Lucky, but Pozzo says Lucky is

5. 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

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