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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. Vladimir and Estragon talk about the crucifixion of Jesus and the different views of the four Evangelists who record that event. What is the topic that is described differently between the four Evangelists?
(a) The record different people who came to watch.
(b) They have conflicting views of the role of the thieves.
(c) They disagree about what Jesus was wearing on that day.
(d) They disagree about the weather on the day of the crucifixion.

2. After Estragon repeatedly asks Pozzo to sit down, Pozzo finally does and then tells Estragon and Vladimir that he must
(a) Leave immediately if he is to keep his schedule.
(b) Feed Lucky.
(c) Go to the bathroom.
(d) Take a nap.

3. When Lucky hears Pozzo talking to Estragon and Vladimir about the fair, he starts to
(a) Laugh.
(b) Go to sleep.
(c) Run away.
(d) Cry.

4. During the conversation in Act I, after telling Estragon and Vladimir how terrible Lucky is, Pozzo
(a) Decides to turn him over to the police.
(b) Tells them everything he said was a lie.
(c) Tries to kidnap Estragon.
(d) Falls asleep and starts to snore.

5. Before Pozzo and Lucky leave Estragon and Vladimir at the end of Act I, Pozzo, Estragon, and Vladimir get Lucky to
(a) Sing.
(b) Sleep standing up.
(c) Turn cartwheels.
(d) Dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Act I opens, Estragon is

2. Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that the reason Lucky won't put the packages down is that Lucky wants to

3. When Lucky comes on stage for the first time, he is

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

5. After Pozzo finishes eating, what does Pozzo ask Lucky?

(see the answer key)

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