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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. In Act I, when Estragon and Vladimir are telling Pozzo about the fact they are waiting for Godot, Pozzo tells them he would be
(a) Angry if he met Godot because he has kept Estragon and Vladimir waiting.
(b) Upset if he met Godot because he doesn't like to meet new people.
(c) Afraid to meet Godot because he doesn't like strangers.
(d) Happy to meet Godot because he likes meeting new people.

2. When Vladimir talks about leaving, Pozzo asks him what will happen to his appointment with Godot because he believes Godot
(a) Holds Vladimir's future in his hands.
(b) Has no intention of coming.
(c) Has already been there and won't come back.
(d) Is going to trick Vladimir and steal everything he has.

3. Upon first encountering Pozzo, Estragon wants to know if he is
(a) Lost.
(b) Also waiting for Godot.
(c) Here to bring news of Godot.
(d) Godot.

4. What is the most significant thing on the stage? It is talked about several times during the play.
(a) Park benches.
(b) The dirt.
(c) The tree.
(d) Some rocks.

5. While discussing the hanging, Vladimir asks Estragon what they should do. Estragon replies
(a) "Let's find another tree so that we can both hang."
(b) "We can think more about it."
(c) "Let's do it right away."
(d) "Don't let's do anything. It's safer."

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lucky hears Pozzo talking to Estragon and Vladimir about the fair, he starts to

2. During their discussion about when Godot is supposed to come, Vladimir and Estragon are certain about

3. Vladimir looks for a note about when Godot is to come in

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

5. What is the fundamental relationship between Pozzo and Lucky?

(see the answer key)

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