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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 Lucky hears Pozzo talking to Estragon and Vladimir about the fair, he starts to
(a) Run away.
(b) Cry.
(c) Go to sleep.
(d) Laugh.

2. What does Estragon remember about the Bible?
(a) The maps and pretty colors.
(b) The temples.
(c) Moses and the Ten Commandments.
(d) Descriptions of the desert.

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

4. When Estragon and Vladimir first discuss the tree, they notice it is
(a) Full of leaves.
(b) Badly splintered.
(c) Bare.
(d) Full of fruit.

5. The two main characters in the play are waiting for
(a) Lucky.
(b) Pozzo.
(c) the Boy.
(d) Godot.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Lucky reacts to Estragon's attempt to make him feel better, Estragon then reacts by

2. Instead of leading him with the rope, Pozzo drives Lucky forward with a

3. Vladimir and Estragon talk about the crucifixion of Jesus and the different views of the four Evangelists who record that event. What is the topic that is described differently between the four Evangelists?

4. After eating and disposing of the chicken bones, Pozzo finally decides to relax and

5. While Pozzo is talking to Estragon and Vladimir in Act I, Pozzo tells them he is going to get rid of Lucky. Estragon and Vladimir

Short Essay Questions

1. Estragon 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?

2. How does Vladimir claim he would have stopped Estragon from being beaten by the ten men?

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

4. When Pozzo and Lucky come across Estragon and Vladimir on the second day, what has changed, and what has stayed the same?

5. After Estragon and Vladimir talk about the fact that Estragon got beaten again, Vladimir finally notices the tree. They have another discussion about the tree. What is interesting to note about Vladimir's observation versus the reality of the tree?

6. Pozzo smokes a pipe after dinner. He tells Estragon and Vladimir that even though the second pipe is sweet, it is not as sweet as the first. Why might Pozzo believes the first pipe is sweeter, and why does Pozzo have the second pipe? What does this contribute to the mood of the play?

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

8. 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?

9. After the discussion about radishes in Act II, what does Vladimir suggest he and Estragon do to pass the time?

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?

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