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

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

3. When Lucky comes on stage for the first time, he is
(a) Carrying many parcels and packages.
(b) Pulling a cart.
(c) Carrying Pozzo.
(d) Carrying a goat.

4. What is the last thing Lucky does at end of Act I?
(a) He picks up his packages and waits silently.
(b) He gives a long speech full of gibberish.
(c) He laughes at Estragon.
(d) He falls asleep and takes a nap.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lucky is clearly working extremely hard carrying packages and serving Pozzo. He is so exhausted that he finally

2. 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

3. The first time Pozzo and Lucky meet Estragon and Vladimir in Act I, Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that Lucky

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

5. During their discussion about when Godot is supposed to come, Vladimir and Estragon are certain about

Short Essay Questions

1. Estragon and Vladimir talk about the crucifixion of Christ and, later, about offering a prayer or supplication to Godot. Why might Beckett reveal this vague connection between God and Godot?

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

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

4. 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?

5. What does Estragon decide to do with his boots and why does Vladimir tell him he can't do that?

6. What do Estragon and Vladimir talk about as the first act is ending, and what actually happens?

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

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

9. When Pozzo reveals he is blind and is afraid because he can't see, who does he think Estragon and Vladimir might be?

10. 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?

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