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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. When Lucky comes on stage for the first time, he is
(a) Carrying a goat.
(b) Carrying Pozzo.
(c) Pulling a cart.
(d) Carrying many parcels and packages.

2. During the first part of Act I, Vladimir keeps looking for something that he doesn't find in what?
(a) His shoes.
(b) His hat.
(c) The dirt.
(d) The tree.

3. Vladimir looks for a note about when Godot is to come in
(a) His shoes.
(b) His pockets.
(c) Estragon's pockets.
(d) His hat.

4. When Estragon tries to make Lucky feel better in the way Pozzo suggested, Lucky
(a) Is confused and doesn't understand why Estragon is helping him.
(b) Kicks him violently in the shins and gives the handkerchief back to Pozzo.
(c) Puts down his packages, lies down, and falls asleep.
(d) Is grateful and shows his great appreciation.

5. While relaxing and smoking his pipe, Pozzo makes the philosophical observation that the second pipe
(a) Is sweet but not as sweet as the first.
(b) Is even better than the first.
(c) Is better shared with someone.
(d) Is really bad for your health.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Estragon starts to tell Vladimir about the dream he was having, Vladimir

2. Estragan pities Lucky, so Pozzo gives him a

3. When Estragon complains that he will never walk again, Vladimir tells Estragon that, if necessary, he will

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

5. During the first act, when Estragon complains because Vladimir woke him up, Vladimir tells Estragon he woke him up because

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