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

2. While discussing the hanging, Vladimir asks Estragon what they should do. Estragon replies
(a) "Don't let's do anything. It's safer."
(b) "Let's do it right away."
(c) "We can think more about it."
(d) "Let's find another tree so that we can both hang."

3. During the course of the play, Estragon asks Vladimir if he is sure they are waiting in the right spot. In Act I, in response to Estragon's concern, Vladimir reminds him they were told to wait by the
(a) Bench.
(b) Tree.
(c) Park.
(d) Water fountain.

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

5. In Act 1, Pozzo asks Estragon and Vladimir how he can help them since they are having such a dull time. Estragon tells Pozzo
(a) That 10 francs would be fine.
(b) That he is hungry.
(c) That he has no place to sleep.
(d) To leave them alone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that the reason Lucky won't put the packages down is that Lucky wants to

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

4. Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that you can't drive creatures like Lucky away and that it would be better to

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What happens to the bones after Pozzo has finished eating?

6. What does Pozzo tell Estragon and Vladimir about tears and laughter?

7. How does Estragon react in Act II when he decided to kick Lucky and ended up hurting his foot in the process?

8. In Act 1, when Vladimir leaves the stage to go to the bathroom, what do Pozzo and Estragon stare at off stage? What does Estragon tell Vladimir about it when he returns?

9. Estragon and Vladimir have a second conversation about radishes and carrots. How does the conversation differ from the one in Act I and why might Beckett includes this second conversation?

10. In Act II, Pozzo finally decides that he and Lucky must leave. Vladimir asks Pozzo if Lucky can sing for them before he and Lucky leave. What does Pozzo tell Vladimir?

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