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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. Lucky is clearly working extremely hard carrying packages and serving Pozzo. He is so exhausted that he finally
2. When Pozzo asks Estragon what his name is, what name does Estragon give?
3. According to the play's notes, the action begins
4. In the first act, Estragon exclaims that Vladimir smells of
5. In Act I, the relationship between Pozzo and Lucky is demonstrated by the fact that each time Pozzo asks Lucky to bring him something, Lucky
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. 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?
3. 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?
4. Estragon and Vladimir still want to know why Lucky doesn't put done all the parcels. What does Pozzo finally tell them?
5. Who are the five characters in "Waiting for Godot?"
6. In Act II, what does Estragon remember about Lucky and Pozzo from the day before and why?
7. 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?
8. What does Lucky do to entertain Estragon, Vladimir, and Pozzo. What is Lucky's name for it and why?
9. Vladimir asks Estragon if he has ever read the Bible. What does Estragon tell him?
10. What happens when Estragon tries to help Lucky when is is crying?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
Why do you think Beckett uses the character of the boy to bring word from Godot? Does this "prove" Godot exists? Is the boy real or part of a delusion shared by Estragon and Vladimir? After all, Estragon, especially, questions the accuracy of his memory.
Essay Topic 3
Why are Estragon and Vladimir waiting for Godot? What do you think they want? Why do you think they keep waiting? Imagine you have come across Estragon and Vladimir who have told you they are waiting for Godot. Based on what you know after reading the play, would you wait? Why or why not?
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