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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Vladimir goes off stage to go to the bathroom, Estragon asks Pozzo to come and look at something. Together they look at
(a) Some people playing games.
(b) A clock in the town square.
(c) Something, but the reader is never told what it is.
(d) A circus coming down the street.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Vladimir tells Estragon that if they hang themselves from the tree, they will have

3. When Pozzo wants to sit down toward the end of Act I but needs help. He asks Estragon to

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Act II, while Pozzo is obviously in distress and asking for help, what are Estragon and Vladimir doing? Pozzo keeps calling for help and finally offers what to Estragon and Vladimir?

3. What is different about the tree as the second act opens, and how does this contribute to the mood of the play?

4. Vladimir is closely associated with a particular prop. What is that prop? Why do you think Beckett chose that prop and what does it contribute to the play?

5. Pozzo wants to rouse Lucky and suggests that someone go and kick him to get his attention. Estragon is reluctant to approach him because the last time he did, Lucky kicked him. What does Vladimir tell Estragon?

6. When Estragon complains about Lucky's response to his attempted kindness, Pozzo reminds him about what?

7. Estragon and Vladimir frequently fall asleep throughout the play. Why do you think Beckett uses that as a thread throughout the play.

8. How does the idea of hanging and Estragon and Vladimir's inability to come up with a workable plan contribute to the atmosphere of the play?

9. When Vladimir wakes Estragon up in Act II and he finds Lucky's hat, what does Vladimir suggests they do to pass the time?

10. In Act I, when Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that he has to leave and keep to his schedule, what does Vladimir tell him?

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