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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. 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) Begging for help from Estragon and Vladimir.
(b) Very content to be working for Pozzo.
(c) Waiting for his chance to run away.
(d) Unwilling or unable to do anything to change his life.

2. While they are waiting for Godot, Estragon and Vladimir talk about
(a) Moving far away from each other.
(b) Making new friends.
(c) Running away together.
(d) Hanging themselves on the tree.

3. During the beginning of the first act, while Vladimir is pacing back and forth, Estragon
(a) Draws pictures in the dirt.
(b) Eats an apple.
(c) Falls asleep.
(d) Walks around the tree.

4. Pozzo controls Lucky with
(a) A sword he threatens him with.
(b) His fists.
(c) A stick he beats him with.
(d) A long rope that goes around his neck and has created a large sore.

5. During the course of the play, Estragon and Vladimir encounter two people who are traveling together, Pozzo and Lucky. It is clear that
(a) Pozzo serves Lucky and is dependent on him.
(b) Pozzo and Lucky are friends traveling together.
(c) Pozzo and Lucky just met.
(d) Lucky serves Pozzo and is dependent on him.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When Act I opens, Estragon is

4. During the first part of Act I, Vladimir keeps looking for something that he doesn't find in what?

5. When Estragon starts to tell Vladimir about the dream he was having, Vladimir

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