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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 Pozzo first introduces himself, he tells Estragon and Vladimir that they are
(a) Very brave.
(b) Lost.
(c) Extremely foolish.
(d) On his land.

2. Act I starts with a meandering conversation between the two main characters who talk about a variety of subjects. They do NOT talk about
(a) Going to America.
(b) Places they have been, like the Eiffel Tower.
(c) Their pain.
(d) The Bible.

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

4. When Pozzo wants to sit down toward the end of Act I but needs help. He asks Estragon to
(a) Help him sit down.
(b) Hold the stool steady.
(c) Invite him, repeatedly, to sit down.
(d) Bring him a chair.

5. After Lucky reacts to Estragon's attempt to make him feel better, Estragon then reacts by
(a) Fainting.
(b) Dramatically claiming he is crippled.
(c) Giving Lucky a hug.
(d) Kicking him really hard.

Short Answer Questions

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

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?

3. When Pozzo observes that Lucky has stopped crying, but Estragon is now crying. Pozzo explains that

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

5. When Pozzo asks Estragon what his name is, what name does Estragon give?

(see the answer key)

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