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

2. According to the play's notes, the action begins
(a) On a country road in the evening.
(b) In a park in the evening.
(c) In a park in the morning.
(d) On a country road in the afternoon.

3. What is the most significant thing on the stage? It is talked about several times during the play.
(a) Park benches.
(b) The tree.
(c) Some rocks.
(d) The dirt.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The two main characters in "Waiting for Godot" are

2. Lucky is clearly working extremely hard carrying packages and serving Pozzo. He is so exhausted that he finally

3. After Pozzo has finished eating, Estragon asks him

4. Instead of leading him with the rope, Pozzo drives Lucky forward with a

5. When Pozzo first introduces himself, he tells Estragon and Vladimir that they are

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