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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first act, Estragon exclaims that Vladimir smells of
(a) Salt.
(b) Tobacco.
(c) Roses.
(d) Garlic.

2. Pozzo controls Lucky with
(a) A long rope that goes around his neck and has created a large sore.
(b) A sword he threatens him with.
(c) His fists.
(d) A stick he beats him with.

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

4. After all of the men say goodbye many times toward the end of Act 1, Pozzo and Lucky
(a) Leave.
(b) Eat.
(c) Decide to stay and meet Godot.
(d) Fall asleep.

5. The two main characters in "Waiting for Godot" are
(a) Estragon and Vladimir.
(b) Pozzo and Lucky.
(c) Estragon and Lucky.
(d) The boy and Lucky.

6. Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that you can't drive creatures like Lucky away and that it would be better to
(a) Kill him.
(b) Trick him into leaving.
(c) Teach him a lesson.
(d) Reward him.

7. The two main characters in the play are waiting for
(a) Pozzo.
(b) Lucky.
(c) Godot.
(d) the Boy.

8. After Pozzo has finished eating, Estragon asks him
(a) If there is any more to eat.
(b) If he can have some wine.
(c) If he can have the chicken bones.
(d) If Pozzo has some other kinds of food.

9. When Pozzo tells Estragon to give Lucky his hat so Lucky can entertain them, Estragon says
(a) He won't do it because Lucky kicked him.
(b) He doesn't believe Lucky should wear a hat.
(c) Lucky already has his hat.
(d) He would be happy to do it.

10. Estragon and Vladimir talk about what they asked Godot for and recall asking him for
(a) A place to live.
(b) Food.
(c) Good health.
(d) Nothing specific.

11. After Pozzo finishes eating, what does Pozzo ask Lucky?
(a) If he would like to relax and get some sleep.
(b) If he wants the chicken bones.
(c) If he is ready to leave.
(d) If he would like something to eat.

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

13. After tormenting Lucky awhile, Pozzo decides to eat. In his belongings he has
(a) Lobster and coffee.
(b) Ribs and beer.
(c) Chicken and wine.
(d) Cheese and milk.

14. Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that he is taking Lucky to the fair to
(a) Buy another servant.
(b) Have a good time.
(c) Buy new clothes and shoes.
(d) Sell him for a good price.

15. A piece of costuming that Estragon, Vladimir, Pozzo, and Lucky wear throughout the play is a
(a) Pair of shorts.
(b) Long-sleeve shirt.
(c) Hat (bowler).
(d) Silver buckle.

Short Answer Questions

1. During one of the conservations about the Bible, Vladimir tells Estragon he should have been a

2. According to the play's notes, the action begins

3. What is the fundamental relationship between Pozzo and Lucky?

4. When Estragon tries to make Lucky feel better in the way Pozzo suggested, Lucky

5. Estragon and Vladimir want to find out why Lucky won't put his packages down. Finally, Pozzo understands the question and tells them that Lucky

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