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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. 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)
(a) Oak.
(b) Magnolia.
(c) Pecan.
(d) Willow.

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

3. The two main characters in "Waiting for Godot" are
(a) The boy and Lucky.
(b) Estragon and Vladimir.
(c) Estragon and Lucky.
(d) Pozzo and Lucky.

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

5. During their discussion about when Godot is supposed to come, Vladimir and Estragon are certain about
(a) Nothing.
(b) Where he is coming from.
(c) The day he is coming.
(d) The time he is coming.

Short Answer Questions

1. While they are waiting for Godot, Estragon and Vladimir talk about

2. At times throughout the play, both Estragon and Vladimir talk about leaving the place where they are waiting, but they do not. Why not?

3. Upon first encountering Pozzo, Estragon wants to know if he is

4. Vladimir tells Estragon that if they hang themselves from the tree, they will have

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

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