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

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

3. Pozzo controls Lucky with
(a) A sword he threatens him with.
(b) A stick he beats him with.
(c) A long rope that goes around his neck and has created a large sore.
(d) His fists.

4. After all of the men say goodbye many times toward the end of Act 1, Pozzo and Lucky
(a) Fall asleep.
(b) Eat.
(c) Leave.
(d) Decide to stay and meet Godot.

5. During the first act, when Estragon complains because Vladimir woke him up, Vladimir tells Estragon he woke him up because
(a) It was Estragon's turn to keep watch.
(b) He felt lonely.
(c) He just felt like it.
(d) Estragon was snoring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Estragon do as soon as his leg feels good enough to walk again in Act 1?

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

3. What is the last thing Lucky does at end of Act I?

4. The two main characters in the play are waiting for

5. When Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir they are trespassing, they reply that

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Estragon and Vladimir still want to know why Lucky doesn't put done all the parcels. What does Pozzo finally tell them?

3. 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?

4. Estragon and Vladimir talk about the tree again in Act II and the possibility of hanging themselves. They realize they need rope. What do they consider as a possible solution, and what is the problem with that?

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

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

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

8. Vladimir asks the boy what Mr. Godot does. How does the boy respond?

9. 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?

10. 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?

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