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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. 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
(a) Water fountain.
(b) Park.
(c) Tree.
(d) Bench.
2. In Act I, when Vladimer and Estragon first encounter Pozzo and Lucky, Vladimir moves towards Lucky, but Pozzo says Lucky is
(a) Not very nice.
(b) Dangerous, especially toward strangers.
(c) Happy to make new friends.
(d) Very dirty and bad smelling.
3. Estragon tells Vladimir that if they try to hang themselves
(a) They will fail and live to regret it because they both will be hurt.
(b) Everything will work exactly as they plan because it is a wonderful idea.
(c) It will be a great success.
(d) He will die because he is light but that Didi will break the branch and will be left alive and alone.
4. Estragan pities Lucky, so Pozzo gives him a
(a) Whip so that he won't be afraid anymore.
(b) Stool so that he can give it Lucky and let him sit down.
(c) Stick so that he can hit Lucky and stop him from crying.
(d) Handkerchief to comfort Lucky telling Estragon to wipe away his tears.
5. When Estragon starts to tell Vladimir about the dream he was having, Vladimir
(a) Shouts for him to stop!
(b) Listens intently.
(c) Falls asleep.
(d) Keeps interrupting the story.
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. When Estragon pushes Vladimir to tell him the story about the Englishman in the brothel, Vladimir
3. Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that the reason Lucky won't put the packages down is that Lucky wants to
4. While relaxing and smoking his pipe, Pozzo makes the philosophical observation that the second pipe
5. Lucky is clearly working extremely hard carrying packages and serving Pozzo. He is so exhausted that he finally
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