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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 Act I opens, Estragon is
(a) Staring off into space.
(b) Making castles in the dirt.
(c) Trying to pull his boot off.
(d) Asleep.

2. Vladimir tells Estragon that if they hang themselves from the tree, they will have
(a) A stomach ache.
(b) A migraine.
(c) A new way of looking at life.
(d) An erection.

3. Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that you can't drive creatures like Lucky away and that it would be better to
(a) Trick him into leaving.
(b) Teach him a lesson.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Reward him.

4. Lucky is clearly working extremely hard carrying packages and serving Pozzo. He is so exhausted that he finally
(a) Falls asleep under the tree.
(b) Lays down and falls asleep.
(c) Falls asleep standing up.
(d) Begs for coffee so that he can stop feeling sleepy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Act I starts with a meandering conversation between the two main characters who talk about a variety of subjects. They do NOT talk about

2. During their initial conversation in the first act, what does Estragon tell Vladimir is unbuttoned?

3. During the course of the play, Estragon and Vladimir encounter two people who are traveling together, Pozzo and Lucky. It is clear that

4. After eating and disposing of the chicken bones, Pozzo finally decides to relax and

5. What is the most significant thing on the stage? It is talked about several times during the play.

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