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

3. According to the play's notes, the action begins
(a) On a country road in the evening.
(b) In a park in the morning.
(c) In a park in the evening.
(d) On a country road in the afternoon.

4. When Act I opens, Estragon is
(a) Making castles in the dirt.
(b) Staring off into space.
(c) Asleep.
(d) Trying to pull his boot off.

5. After he wakes up from his nightmare, Estragon gets irritated because Vladimir won't stop
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Laughing at him.
(c) Moving and walking.
(d) Talking.

Short Answer 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?

2. Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that he is taking Lucky to the fair to

3. While Pozzo is talking to Estragon and Vladimir in Act I, Pozzo tells them he is going to get rid of Lucky. Estragon and Vladimir

4. At the end of Act I, Vladimir asks the boy where he sleeps, and the boy tells him that

5. At the beginning of Act II, Vladimir sings a song about a

(see the answer key)

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