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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. When Act I opens, Estragon is
(a) Staring off into space.
(b) Trying to pull his boot off.
(c) Asleep.
(d) Making castles in the dirt.

2. When Estragon and Vladimir first discuss the tree, they notice it is
(a) Bare.
(b) Full of leaves.
(c) Full of fruit.
(d) Badly splintered.

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

4. During the first part of Act I, Estragon keeps looking for something that he doesn't find in what?
(a) His hat.
(b) The sky.
(c) The tree.
(d) His shoes.

5. After some time observing Lucky and the relationship he has with Pozzo, at the end of Act I, it is clear that Lucky is
(a) Unwilling or unable to do anything to change his life.
(b) Waiting for his chance to run away.
(c) Very content to be working for Pozzo.
(d) Begging for help from Estragon and Vladimir.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During a conversation in Act I, Estragon says he is hungry. Vladimir offers him

3. Estragon and Vladimir talk about what they asked Godot for and recall asking him for

4. 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?

5. After eating and disposing of the chicken bones, Pozzo finally decides to relax and

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