View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Dramatically claiming he is crippled.
(d) Fainting.

2. Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that he is taking Lucky to the fair to
(a) Have a good time.
(b) Sell him for a good price.
(c) Buy new clothes and shoes.
(d) Buy another servant.

3. 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) Their pain.
(b) Places they have been, like the Eiffel Tower.
(c) The Bible.
(d) Going to America.

4. What does Estragon tell Vladimir happened to him during the night?
(a) He found some money and clothes.
(b) He slept soundly and well.
(c) He watched the stars all night.
(d) He was beaten.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the conversation about Lucky and the packages, Pozzo yanks on the rope to get his attention and calls him a

2. What does Estragon do as soon as his leg feels good enough to walk again in Act 1?

3. When Vladimir goes off stage to go to the bathroom, Estragon asks Pozzo to come and look at something. Together they look at

4. When Lucky hears Pozzo talking to Estragon and Vladimir about the fair, he starts to

5. 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

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act II, what does Estragon remember about Lucky and Pozzo from the day before and why?

2. How does Estragon reply to Vladimir's statement that he can't go barefoot?

3. Of all the kind of trees there are, Beckett chose what kind of tree? Why do you think he chose that particular type of tree.

4. What are Estragon and Vladimir doing when the play finally ends?

5. In the first act, what does the boy tell Estragon and Vladimir about Mr. Godot?

6. What does Pozzo have for dinner and what do Estragon, Vladimir, and Lucky eat?

7. Estragon and Vladimir talk about the tree again in Act II and the possibility of hanging themselves. They realize they need rope. What do they consider as a possible solution, and what is the problem with that?

8. How does Pozzo feel about meeting new people?

9. After Pozzo leaves in Act I, a boy enters the stage with information for Estragon and Vladimir. Vladimir asks the boy if he is the same boy who came yesterday. What does the boy tell them, and what is his explanation for being late?

10. After Estragon and Vladimir help Pozzo get up in Act II, Pozzo asks them if they are his friends. How do Estragon and Vladimir respond?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 824 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample