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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. 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) Happy to meet Godot because he likes meeting new people.
(b) Upset if he met Godot because he doesn't like to meet new people.
(c) Afraid to meet Godot because he doesn't like strangers.
(d) Angry if he met Godot because he has kept Estragon and Vladimir waiting.

2. 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) Kicks him violently in the shins and gives the handkerchief back to Pozzo.
(c) Is grateful and shows his great appreciation.
(d) Puts down his packages, lies down, and falls asleep.

3. After Estragon's leg is hurt, what does Pozzo tell him?
(a) That he will pay Estragon money to make up for it.
(b) That he doesn't care, and Estragon should stop complaining.
(c) That he is glad that Estragon got hurt.
(d) That he had warned Estragon that Lucky didn't like strangers.

4. In Act I, when Vladimer and Estragon first encounter Pozzo and Lucky, Vladimir moves towards Lucky, but Pozzo says Lucky is
(a) Dangerous, especially toward strangers.
(b) Not very nice.
(c) Very dirty and bad smelling.
(d) Happy to make new friends.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Estragon and Vladimir talk about what they asked Godot for and recall asking him for

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

3. After Pozzo finishes eating, what does Pozzo ask Lucky?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Estragon tries to help Lucky when is is crying?

3. When Vladimir finds Estragon's boots in Act II, what does Estragon say about the boots?

4. Vladimir asks the boy if Mr. Godot has a beard and what color it is. How does the boy respond?

5. Toward the end of Act II, after Pozzo and Lucky leave, the boy returns. Vladimir asks the boy if he recognizes him. How does the boy respond?

6. How do Pozzo and Lucky first enter the stage and why do you think Beckett creates their characters this way?

7. What is the subject of Vladimir's song, and why do you think Beckett used this particular song?

8. Why do you think Beckett uses the moon to illuminate the stage? Remember that moonlight is different than sunlight and that the moon becomes part of the play in the same way that the tree does.

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. When Pozzo wants to sit down in Act I, what does he ask Estragon to do?

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