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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. When Lucky comes on stage for the first time, he is
(a) Carrying Pozzo.
(b) Pulling a cart.
(c) Carrying a goat.
(d) Carrying many parcels and packages.

2. Several times during the beginning of the first act, Vladimir keeps taking off and putting back on his
(a) Glasses.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Hat.
(d) Shirt.

3. When Estragon pushes Vladimir to tell him the story about the Englishman in the brothel, Vladimir
(a) Falls asleep.
(b) Tells Estragon the whole story.
(c) Refuses to tell the story and leaves the stage.
(d) Tells him a different story.

4. 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) The are happy in this place.
(c) They are waiting for Godot.
(d) They are looking for money.

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

Short Answer 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

2. Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that he is taking Lucky to the fair to

3. Instead of leading him with the rope, Pozzo drives Lucky forward with a

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

5. When Estragon complains that he will never walk again, Vladimir tells Estragon that, if necessary, he will

(see the answer key)

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