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

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

2. In Act I, the relationship between Pozzo and Lucky is demonstrated by the fact that each time Pozzo asks Lucky to bring him something, Lucky
(a) Begs Estragon and Vladimir to help him.
(b) Pulls at the rope trying to run away.
(c) Puts each parcel down, brings the item to Pozzo, and picks up each package again.
(d) Ignores Pozzo and continues to sleep.

3. When Estragon pushes Vladimir to tell him the story about the Englishman in the brothel, Vladimir
(a) Falls asleep.
(b) Tells him a different story.
(c) Tells Estragon the whole story.
(d) Refuses to tell the story and leaves the stage.

4. Instead of leading him with the rope, Pozzo drives Lucky forward with a
(a) Sword.
(b) Whip.
(c) Gun.
(d) Stick.

5. The first time Pozzo and Lucky meet Estragon and Vladimir in Act I, Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that Lucky
(a) Doesn't want to stay there.
(b) Taught him beautiful things.
(c) Wants to escape.
(d) Told him many secrets.

6. Lucky is clearly working extremely hard carrying packages and serving Pozzo. He is so exhausted that he finally
(a) Falls asleep under the tree.
(b) Begs for coffee so that he can stop feeling sleepy.
(c) Lays down and falls asleep.
(d) Falls asleep standing up.

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

8. In Act I, when Estragon and Vladimir are telling Pozzo about the fact they are waiting for Godot, Pozzo tells them he would be
(a) Afraid to meet Godot because he doesn't like strangers.
(b) Happy to meet Godot because he likes meeting new people.
(c) Angry if he met Godot because he has kept Estragon and Vladimir waiting.
(d) Upset if he met Godot because he doesn't like to meet new people.

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

10. At the very beginning of Act I, Vladimir enters the stage where he finds Estragon. Vladimir asks him where he spent the night. Estragon tells him he spent the night
(a) At the Holiday Inn.
(b) On a bench.
(c) In a ditch.
(d) In the park.

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

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

13. When Estragon and Vladimir first see Pozzo and Lucky, they
(a) Are frightened and huddle together.
(b) They don't pay any attention to them.
(c) They are surprised, so they run away.
(d) They are happy to have company and go to greet them.

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

15. 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) Reward him.
(d) Teach him a lesson.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the conversation in Act I, after telling Estragon and Vladimir how terrible Lucky is, Pozzo

2. During their initial conversation in the first act, what does Estragon tell Vladimir is unbuttoned?

3. While they are waiting for Godot, Estragon and Vladimir talk about

4. When Estragon starts to tell Vladimir about the dream he was having, Vladimir

5. After tormenting Lucky awhile, Pozzo decides to eat. In his belongings he has

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