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

2. While they are waiting for Godot, Estragon and Vladimir talk about
(a) Moving far away from each other.
(b) Making new friends.
(c) Running away together.
(d) Hanging themselves on the tree.

3. 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.

4. Instead of leading him with the rope, Pozzo drives Lucky forward with a
(a) Whip.
(b) Stick.
(c) Sword.
(d) Gun.

5. 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) Puts each parcel down, brings the item to Pozzo, and picks up each package again.
(c) Ignores Pozzo and continues to sleep.
(d) Begs Estragon and Vladimir to help him.

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. After Pozzo has finished eating, Estragon asks him

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

4. During the course of the play, Estragon asks Vladimir if he is sure they are waiting in the right spot. In Act I, in response to Estragon's concern, Vladimir reminds him they were told to wait by the

5. Pozzo asks Estragon how old he thinks Vladimir is. Estragon tells him

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