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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. Estragon and Vladimir want to find out why Lucky won't put his packages down. Finally, Pozzo understands the question and tells them that Lucky
(a) Wants to give the packages to Estragon and Vladimir.
(b) Has the right to put his packages down but chooses not to.
(c) Is afraid someone will steal the packages.
(d) Is trying to steal the packages.

2. 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) Very content to be working for Pozzo.
(c) Waiting for his chance to run away.
(d) Begging for help from Estragon and Vladimir.

3. When Estragon tries to make Lucky feel better in the way Pozzo suggested, Lucky
(a) Is grateful and shows his great appreciation.
(b) Is confused and doesn't understand why Estragon is helping him.
(c) Puts down his packages, lies down, and falls asleep.
(d) Kicks him violently in the shins and gives the handkerchief back to Pozzo.

4. The two main characters in the play are waiting for
(a) the Boy.
(b) Lucky.
(c) Godot.
(d) Pozzo.

5. While relaxing and smoking his pipe, Pozzo makes the philosophical observation that the second pipe
(a) Is sweet but not as sweet as the first.
(b) Is better shared with someone.
(c) Is really bad for your health.
(d) Is even better than the first.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Act I opens, Estragon is

2. During their initial conversation in the first act, what does Estragon tell Vladimir is unbuttoned?

3. What does Estragon remember about the Bible?

4. Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that the reason Lucky won't put the packages down is that Lucky wants to

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

(see the answer key)

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