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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. The two main characters in the play are waiting for
2. In the first act, Estragon exclaims that Vladimir smells of
3. When Estragon and Vladimir first discuss the tree, they notice it is
4. Vladimir and Estragon talk about the crucifixion of Jesus and the different views of the four Evangelists who record that event. What is the topic that is described differently between the four Evangelists?
5. The main characters call each other
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Pozzo have for dinner and what do Estragon, Vladimir, and Lucky eat?
2. What do Estragon and Vladimir talk about as the first act is ending, and what actually happens?
3. When Pozzo reveals he is blind and is afraid because he can't see, who does he think Estragon and Vladimir might be?
4. The set is very bare with the exception of one significant thing. What is it, and why do you think Beckett used this particular thing?
5. Vladimir is closely associated with a particular prop. What is that prop? Why do you think Beckett chose that prop and what does it contribute to the play?
6. What does Pozzo tell Estragon and Vladimir about tears and laughter?
7. When Pozzo wants to sit down in Act I, what does he ask Estragon to do?
8. Estragon is closely associated with a particular prop. What is that prop? Why do you think Beckett chose that prop and what does it contribute to the play?
9. What does Estragon do to Lucky later in Act I to get revenge for what Lucky did to him earlier?
10. How does Estragon react in Act II when he decided to kick Lucky and ended up hurting his foot in the process?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Do you feel that Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" has a message for today's readers? Why or why not? If so, what do you think the message is? What action or dialogue supports this message? Did reading "Waiting for Godot" make a difference in your life? Did you learn something about yourself and your feeling about your life?
Essay Topic 3
There are times that all of us feel as if life is pointless. How did "Waiting for Godot" help you understand that feeling? Did it encourage you because you can see that you are going somewhere in your life, after all, considering what your are doing with your life like going to school and reading plays. Or did it show you that like the characters in the play, you are not doing anything to move your life ahead?
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