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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Estragon and Vladimir talk about what they asked Godot for and recall asking him for

3. Vladimir tells Estragon that if they hang themselves from the tree, they will have

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Just before he finally leaves in Act I, what does Pozzo observe about leaving? What does he feel he needs to do to be able to leave?

2. Estragon and Vladimir can't seem to figure out who Pozzo and Lucky really are in Act II. In their confusion, they call them two names that are related. What are those names, and how do these names give some additional depth to the relationship between Pozzo and Lucky?

3. How does Pozzo feel about meeting new people?

4. 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?

5. What do Estragon and Vladimir talk about as the first act is ending, and what actually happens?

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

7. Pozzo and Lucky perform a repetitive behavior that serves to demonstrate the kind of relationship they have. It drives home the point that they are incapable of changing the course of their lives. Lucky's suffering is apparent. Briefly explain what Lucky's part is in the "dance" between them. Pozzo's "servitude" is not as apparent, but it does exist. Explain how Pozzo is just as helpless and frustrated in his relationship with Lucky.

8. Vladimir asks the boy if Mr. Godot has a beard and what color it is. How does the boy respond?

9. Estragon and Vladimir frequently fall asleep throughout the play. Why do you think Beckett uses that as a thread throughout the play.

10. Briefly describe the relationship between Lucky and Pozzo.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Twice, Estragon awakes from a dream. Both times, he tries to tell Vladimir about the dream, but Vladimir refuses to listen. Why do you feel that Vladimir doesn't want to hear Estragon's dreams? What do you think Beckett was trying to say about dreams, and how do you think this contributes to Beckett's story?

Essay Topic 2

Imagine that Godot finally makes his appearance one day. How might he feel about the fact that Estragon and Vladimir had spent so much time waiting for him? What, if anything, might Godot would do for Estragon and Vladimir? If he were to encounter Pozzo and Lucky, would Godot do anything for them even though they had not been waiting for him?

Essay Topic 3

Which character do you feel you are most like or unlike? Which of your personality characteristics and the personality characteristics of the character you chose support your belief?

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