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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the beginning of the first act, while Vladimir is pacing back and forth, Estragon
(a) Falls asleep.
(b) Walks around the tree.
(c) Eats an apple.
(d) Draws pictures in the dirt.

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

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

4. While Pozzo is talking to Estragon and Vladimir in Act I, Pozzo tells them he is going to get rid of Lucky. Estragon and Vladimir
(a) Leave the stage.
(b) Offer to buy Lucky.
(c) Pay no attention to either Pozzo or Lucky.
(d) Are shocked that he would want to get rid of such a faithful servant.

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

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

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

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

9. When Pozzo first introduces himself, he tells Estragon and Vladimir that they are
(a) On his land.
(b) Extremely foolish.
(c) Lost.
(d) Very brave.

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

11. 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) Puts each parcel down, brings the item to Pozzo, and picks up each package again.
(b) Pulls at the rope trying to run away.
(c) Ignores Pozzo and continues to sleep.
(d) Begs Estragon and Vladimir to help him.

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

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

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

15. Estragon tells Vladimir that if they try to hang themselves
(a) They will fail and live to regret it because they both will be hurt.
(b) He will die because he is light but that Didi will break the branch and will be left alive and alone.
(c) Everything will work exactly as they plan because it is a wonderful idea.
(d) It will be a great success.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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

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

3. When Estragon complains that he will never walk again, Vladimir tells Estragon that, if necessary, he will

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

5. While discussing the hanging, Vladimir asks Estragon what they should do. Estragon replies

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