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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. During a conversation in Act I, Estragon says he is hungry. Vladimir offers him
(a) Chocolate and cookies.
(b) A drink.
(c) Turnips and carrots.
(d) A potato.

2. During one of the conservations about the Bible, Vladimir tells Estragon he should have been a
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Politician.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Poet.

3. What is the fundamental relationship between Pozzo and Lucky?
(a) Pozzo serves Lucky and is dependent on him.
(b) They are good friends.
(c) They just met.
(d) Lucky serves Pozzo and is dependent on him.

4. Act I starts with a meandering conversation between the two main characters who talk about a variety of subjects. They do NOT talk about
(a) The Bible.
(b) Going to America.
(c) Their pain.
(d) Places they have been, like the Eiffel Tower.

5. During the first part of Act I, Vladimir keeps looking for something that he doesn't find in what?
(a) The tree.
(b) The dirt.
(c) His hat.
(d) His shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Estragon starts to tell Vladimir about the dream he was having, Vladimir

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

3. Responding to Pozzo's request for help sitting down, Estragon tells Pozzo that if he does not sit down, Pozzo will

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

5. Before Pozzo and Lucky leave Estragon and Vladimir at the end of Act I, Pozzo, Estragon, and Vladimir get Lucky to

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Pozzo feel about meeting new people?

2. 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?

3. 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?

4. 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?

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

6. Lucky makes a speech. What does he tell Estragon, Vladimir, and Pozzo?

7. After Estragon and Vladimir talk about the tree, Estragon falls asleep. He is abruptly awakened by Vladimir. When he tries to tell Vladimir about a dream he was having, Vladimir is adamant that he not talk about it. Why do you think Vladimir is so vehement in his reaction?

8. What is the theme that is carried throughout the play and obvious from the beginning? What does this theme mean to you?

9. 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?

10. Vladimir asks Estragon if he has ever read the Bible. What does Estragon tell him?

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