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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. After eating and disposing of the chicken bones, Pozzo finally decides to relax and
(a) Have an after dinner mint.
(b) Take a quick nap.
(c) Smoke his pipe.
(d) Listen to some music.

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

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) Water fountain.
(d) Park.

4. When Pozzo first introduces himself, he tells Estragon and Vladimir that they are
(a) Very brave.
(b) Extremely foolish.
(c) On his land.
(d) Lost.

5. When Pozzo asks Estragon what his name is, what name does Estragon give?
(a) Lucky.
(b) Patrick.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Adam.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. While they are waiting for Godot, Estragon and Vladimir talk about

4. Estragon and Vladimir want to find out why Lucky won't put his packages down. Finally, Pozzo understands the question and tells them that Lucky

5. When Estragon and Vladimir first see Pozzo and Lucky, they

Short Essay Questions

1. Of all the kind of trees there are, Beckett chose what kind of tree? Why do you think he chose that particular type of tree.

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

3. After Pozzo leaves in Act I, a boy enters the stage with information for Estragon and Vladimir. Vladimir asks the boy if he is the same boy who came yesterday. What does the boy tell them, and what is his explanation for being late?

4. How does Pozzo feel about meeting new people?

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

6. What does Estragon do to Lucky later in Act I to get revenge for what Lucky did to him earlier?

7. 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?

8. In the first act, what does the boy tell Estragon and Vladimir about Mr. Godot?

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

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