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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. At the very beginning of Act I, Vladimir enters the stage where he finds Estragon. Vladimir asks him where he spent the night. Estragon tells him he spent the night
(a) On a bench.
(b) In a ditch.
(c) At the Holiday Inn.
(d) In the park.

2. 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 looking for money.
(b) They are watching all the people walking by.
(c) The are happy in this place.
(d) They are waiting for Godot.

3. 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) Tree.
(b) Bench.
(c) Water fountain.
(d) Park.

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

5. Estragon is interested in understanding Lucky and wants to find out why he
(a) Doesn't put his packages down.
(b) Is waiting for Godot.
(c) Doesn't want the chicken bones.
(d) Is working for Pozzo.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Act I opens, Estragon is

2. In Act I, when Pozzo first sees Estragon and Vladimir as he is entering the stage, he

3. In the first act, Estragon exclaims that Vladimir smells of

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

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

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