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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 22-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the course of the play, Estragon and Vladimir encounter two people who are traveling together, Pozzo and Lucky. It is clear that
(a) Pozzo and Lucky are friends traveling together.
(b) Pozzo and Lucky just met.
(c) Lucky serves Pozzo and is dependent on him.
(d) Pozzo serves Lucky and is dependent on him.

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

3. 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) Begs Estragon and Vladimir to help him.
(b) Pulls at the rope trying to run away.
(c) Ignores Pozzo and continues to sleep.
(d) Puts each parcel down, brings the item to Pozzo, and picks up each package again.

4. During the first act, Vladimir leaves the stage to go to the bathroom. When Vladimir returns, Estragon tries to start a conversation. He acknowledges that Vladimir is angry and wants the anger to go away. They end up
(a) Embracing.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Leaving.

5. Upon first encountering Pozzo, Estragon wants to know if he is
(a) Also waiting for Godot.
(b) Godot.
(c) Lost.
(d) Here to bring news of Godot.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Estragon and Vladimir first see Pozzo and Lucky, they

2. Several times during the beginning of the first act, Vladimir keeps taking off and putting back on his

3. What does Estragon remember about the Bible?

4. When Pozzo first introduces himself, he tells Estragon and Vladimir that they are

5. After tormenting Lucky awhile, Pozzo decides to eat. In his belongings he has

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