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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. After Estragon's leg is hurt, what does Pozzo tell him?
(a) That he had warned Estragon that Lucky didn't like strangers.
(b) That he will pay Estragon money to make up for it.
(c) That he doesn't care, and Estragon should stop complaining.
(d) That he is glad that Estragon got hurt.

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) Waiting for his chance to run away.
(b) Begging for help from Estragon and Vladimir.
(c) Very content to be working for Pozzo.
(d) Unwilling or unable to do anything to change his life.

3. After eating and disposing of the chicken bones, Pozzo finally decides to relax and
(a) Smoke his pipe.
(b) Have an after dinner mint.
(c) Listen to some music.
(d) Take a quick nap.

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

5. Estragon and Vladimir talk about what they asked Godot for and recall asking him for
(a) Food.
(b) Good health.
(c) A place to live.
(d) Nothing specific.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act I, when Vladimer and Estragon first encounter Pozzo and Lucky, Vladimir moves towards Lucky, but Pozzo says Lucky is

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

3. While relaxing and smoking his pipe, Pozzo makes the philosophical observation that the second pipe

4. Pozzo treats Lucky like a

5. 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

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