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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the first act, when Estragon complains because Vladimir woke him up, Vladimir tells Estragon he woke him up because
(a) It was Estragon's turn to keep watch.
(b) He just felt like it.
(c) Estragon was snoring.
(d) He felt lonely.

2. In Act 1, Pozzo asks Estragon and Vladimir how he can help them since they are having such a dull time. Estragon tells Pozzo
(a) That 10 francs would be fine.
(b) To leave them alone.
(c) That he is hungry.
(d) That he has no place to sleep.

3. Estragan pities Lucky, so Pozzo gives him a
(a) Whip so that he won't be afraid anymore.
(b) Handkerchief to comfort Lucky telling Estragon to wipe away his tears.
(c) Stick so that he can hit Lucky and stop him from crying.
(d) Stool so that he can give it Lucky and let him sit down.

4. When Lucky comes on stage for the first time, he is
(a) Carrying a goat.
(b) Carrying many parcels and packages.
(c) Carrying Pozzo.
(d) Pulling a cart.

5. While relaxing and smoking his pipe, Pozzo makes the philosophical observation that the second pipe
(a) Is sweet but not as sweet as the first.
(b) Is better shared with someone.
(c) Is really bad for your health.
(d) Is even better than the first.

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

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

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

9. 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) They have conflicting views of the role of the thieves.
(b) They disagree about what Jesus was wearing on that day.
(c) The record different people who came to watch.
(d) They disagree about the weather on the day of the crucifixion.

10. When Estragon starts to tell Vladimir about the dream he was having, Vladimir
(a) Shouts for him to stop!
(b) Listens intently.
(c) Keeps interrupting the story.
(d) Falls asleep.

11. In the first act, after Estragon falls asleep, Vladimir
(a) Lies down next to him.
(b) Wanders off.
(c) Reads the papers in his pockets.
(d) Wakes him up abruptly.

12. 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) Bring him a chair.
(c) Hold the stool steady.
(d) Invite him, repeatedly, to sit down.

13. In Act I, when Vladimer and Estragon first encounter Pozzo and Lucky, Vladimir moves towards Lucky, but Pozzo says Lucky is
(a) Very dirty and bad smelling.
(b) Dangerous, especially toward strangers.
(c) Happy to make new friends.
(d) Not very nice.

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

15. Responding to Pozzo's request for help sitting down, Estragon tells Pozzo that if he does not sit down, Pozzo will
(a) Fall asleep standing up.
(b) Get bad cramps.
(c) Have to leave.
(d) Get pneumonia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pozzo treats Lucky like a

2. In the first Act, Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that Lucky is driving him mad. Estragon and Vladimir

3. When Estragon and Vladimir first see Pozzo and Lucky, they

4. In Act I, when Estragon and Vladimir are telling Pozzo about the fact they are waiting for Godot, Pozzo tells them he would be

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

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