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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 19-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Estragan pities Lucky, so Pozzo gives him a
(a) Stool so that he can give it Lucky and let him sit down.
(b) Stick so that he can hit Lucky and stop him from crying.
(c) Whip so that he won't be afraid anymore.
(d) Handkerchief to comfort Lucky telling Estragon to wipe away his tears.

2. 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 and Lucky just met.
(b) Lucky serves Pozzo and is dependent on him.
(c) Pozzo serves Lucky and is dependent on him.
(d) Pozzo and Lucky are friends traveling together.

3. What is the fundamental relationship between Pozzo and Lucky?
(a) They are good friends.
(b) They just met.
(c) Lucky serves Pozzo and is dependent on him.
(d) Pozzo serves Lucky and is dependent on him.

4. When Estragon and Vladimir first see Pozzo and Lucky, they
(a) They are happy to have company and go to greet them.
(b) They are surprised, so they run away.
(c) They don't pay any attention to them.
(d) Are frightened and huddle together.

5. At times throughout the play, both Estragon and Vladimir talk about leaving the place where they are waiting, but they do not. Why not?
(a) They are watching all the people walking by.
(b) They are waiting for Godot.
(c) They are looking for money.
(d) The are happy in this place.

Short Answer Questions

1. The two main characters in the play are waiting for

2. After Estragon's leg is hurt, what does Pozzo tell him?

3. When Vladimir talks about leaving, Pozzo asks him what will happen to his appointment with Godot because he believes Godot

4. What does Estragon do as soon as his leg feels good enough to walk again in Act 1?

5. In the first act, Estragon exclaims that Vladimir smells of

(see the answer key)

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