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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the fundamental relationship between Pozzo and Lucky?
(a) Lucky serves Pozzo and is dependent on him.
(b) They just met.
(c) Pozzo serves Lucky and is dependent on him.
(d) They are good friends.

3. Pozzo asks Estragon how old he thinks Vladimir is. Estragon tells him
(a) 11 years.
(b) 50 years.
(c) 30 years.
(d) 21 years.

4. Pozzo treats Lucky like a
(a) Friend.
(b) Slave.
(c) Child.
(d) Wise man.

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

6. During the course of the play, Estragon asks Vladimir if he is sure they are waiting in the right spot. In Act I, in response to Estragon's concern, Vladimir reminds him they were told to wait by the
(a) Park.
(b) Bench.
(c) Water fountain.
(d) Tree.

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

8. 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
(a) Wants to give the packages to Estragon and Vladimir.
(b) Is trying to steal the packages.
(c) Has the right to put his packages down but chooses not to.
(d) Is afraid someone will steal the packages.

9. After some time observing Lucky and the relationship he has with Pozzo, at the end of Act I, it is clear that Lucky is
(a) Waiting for his chance to run away.
(b) Unwilling or unable to do anything to change his life.
(c) Very content to be working for Pozzo.
(d) Begging for help from Estragon and Vladimir.

10. What does Estragon do as soon as his leg feels good enough to walk again in Act 1?
(a) He walks over to Lucky and spits on him.
(b) He hugs Vladimir
(c) He entertains the others by dancing.
(d) He walks over to Lucky and hugs him again.

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

12. Estragon is interested in understanding Lucky and wants to find out why he
(a) Is working for Pozzo.
(b) Doesn't want the chicken bones.
(c) Doesn't put his packages down.
(d) Is waiting for Godot.

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

14. Upon first encountering Pozzo, Estragon wants to know if he is
(a) Godot.
(b) Here to bring news of Godot.
(c) Lost.
(d) Also waiting for Godot.

15. According to Pozzo, Lucky calls the performance he gives at the end of Act I
(a) The Scapegoat's Agony.
(b) The Hornpipe.
(c) The Hard Stool.
(d) The Net.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Estragon tell Vladimir happened to him during the night?

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

3. While relaxing and smoking his pipe, Pozzo makes the philosophical observation that the second pipe

4. When Pozzo first introduces himself, he tells Estragon and Vladimir that they are

5. During a conversation in Act I, Estragon says he is hungry. Vladimir offers him

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