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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 tells Vladimir that if they try to hang themselves
(a) It will be a great success.
(b) They will fail and live to regret it because they both will be hurt.
(c) He will die because he is light but that Didi will break the branch and will be left alive and alone.
(d) Everything will work exactly as they plan because it is a wonderful idea.

2. 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 looking for money.
(b) The are happy in this place.
(c) They are watching all the people walking by.
(d) They are waiting for Godot.

3. In Act I, the relationship between Pozzo and Lucky is demonstrated by the fact that each time Pozzo asks Lucky to bring him something, Lucky
(a) Pulls at the rope trying to run away.
(b) Ignores Pozzo and continues to sleep.
(c) Puts each parcel down, brings the item to Pozzo, and picks up each package again.
(d) Begs Estragon and Vladimir to help him.

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) Very dirty and bad smelling.
(c) Happy to make new friends.
(d) Not very nice.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Estragon remember about the Bible?

3. During the first act, Vladimir leaves the stage to go to the bathroom. When Vladimir returns, Estragon tries to start a conversation. He acknowledges that Vladimir is angry and wants the anger to go away. They end up

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

5. What does Estragon tell Vladimir happened to him during the night?

(see the answer key)

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