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

Short Answer Questions

1. Toward the end of the second act, Estragon wakes up and wants to leave the place. Vladimir tells him they can't because they

2. At the end of Act I, Vladimir asks the boy where he sleeps, and the boy tells him that

3. When Estragon says he doesn't know why he was beaten at the beginning of Act II, Vladimir tells him

4. Estragon realizes it is too late for Godot to come by the end of the second day. Vladimir agrees because it is

5. After Pozzo and Lucky leave in Act II, Vladimir wonders if Pozzo

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

How well do you think Beckett's play, "Waiting for Godot," would work as a radio play? Is it critical for the play to be seen, or is it powerful enough to carry Beckett's message with sound alone. Keep in mind Beckett's use of silence (stage directions showing delayed responses) and how that would work on the radio as well as the few things that Beckett does make use of like the tree, the moon, changes in lighting, the hats, Estragon's boots, etc.

Essay Topic 3

Use words to paint a picture of the setting of the play. Talk about how this setting contributes to the message Samuel Becket is trying to send to the reader. There is little mention of lighting and sound, but describe how you think lighting and sound could enhance the feeling of the play. Describe how you would design the set, lighting, and sound if you were directing this play.

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