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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. 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) They disagree about what Jesus was wearing on that day.
(c) They disagree about the weather on the day of the crucifixion.
(d) The record different people who came to watch.

2. During one of the conservations about the Bible, Vladimir tells Estragon he should have been a
(a) Politician.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Poet.

3. 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 wants the chicken bones.
(d) If he would like something to eat.

4. In Act I, when Vladimer and Estragon first encounter Pozzo and Lucky, Vladimir moves towards Lucky, but Pozzo says Lucky is
(a) Dangerous, especially toward strangers.
(b) Not very nice.
(c) Happy to make new friends.
(d) Very dirty and bad smelling.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While discussing the hanging, Vladimir asks Estragon what they should do. Estragon replies

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

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

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

5. When Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir they are trespassing, they reply that

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