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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Several times during the play, the tree on stage is the subject of conversation. In the first act, Vladimir identifies the tree as a(an)
(a) Willow.
(b) Oak.
(c) Magnolia.
(d) Pecan.

2. When Pozzo observes that Lucky has stopped crying, but Estragon is now crying. Pozzo explains that
(a) Crying is a normal and natural response to pain.
(b) Everybody in the world is crying.
(c) There is a constant quantity of tears and laughter in the world and that when one person stops laughing or crying, another can laugh or cry.
(d) People cry when they are unhappy.

3. 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.

4. When Estragon tries to make Lucky feel better in the way Pozzo suggested, Lucky
(a) Is confused and doesn't understand why Estragon is helping him.
(b) Puts down his packages, lies down, and falls asleep.
(c) Kicks him violently in the shins and gives the handkerchief back to Pozzo.
(d) Is grateful and shows his great appreciation.

5. During the first act, Vladimir leaves the stage to go to the bathroom. When Vladimir returns, Estragon tries to start a conversation. He acknowledges that Vladimir is angry and wants the anger to go away. They end up
(a) Embracing.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Leaving.
(d) Laughing.

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

7. During their discussion about when Godot is supposed to come, Vladimir and Estragon are certain about
(a) The day he is coming.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Where he is coming from.
(d) The time he is coming.

8. In Act I, Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that if he were waiting for Godot, he would
(a) Leave immediately since it was obvious Godot was not coming.
(b) Pay someone to stay there and come and get him when Godot arrived.
(c) Wait until it was very late at night before he would leave.
(d) Sleep until Godot came.

9. Who offers to give Lucky his hat so that he can perform at the end of Act I?
(a) Vladimir
(b) A stranger walking across the stage
(c) Pozzo
(d) The boy

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

11. Act I starts with a meandering conversation between the two main characters who talk about a variety of subjects. They do NOT talk about
(a) The Bible.
(b) Going to America.
(c) Places they have been, like the Eiffel Tower.
(d) Their pain.

12. When Vladimir talks about leaving, Pozzo asks him what will happen to his appointment with Godot because he believes Godot
(a) Is going to trick Vladimir and steal everything he has.
(b) Has already been there and won't come back.
(c) Holds Vladimir's future in his hands.
(d) Has no intention of coming.

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

14. During the course of the play, Estragon and Vladimir encounter two people who are traveling together, Pozzo and Lucky. It is clear that
(a) Pozzo serves Lucky and is dependent on him.
(b) Pozzo and Lucky are friends traveling together.
(c) Pozzo and Lucky just met.
(d) Lucky serves Pozzo and is dependent on him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lucky comes on stage for the first time, he is

2. In Act I, when Vladimer and Estragon first encounter Pozzo and Lucky, Vladimir moves towards Lucky, but Pozzo says Lucky is

3. When Estragon pushes Vladimir to tell him the story about the Englishman in the brothel, Vladimir

4. Several times during the beginning of the first act, Vladimir keeps taking off and putting back on his

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

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