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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When Estragon wakes up in Act II, disoriented by a nightmare, Vladimir
2. Who does the boy ask for in Act 1?
3. Upon his return, Pozzo wants to know if Estragon and Vladimir are
4. The boy claims to work or Mr. Godot by minding the
5. Vladimir asks the boy if he is unhappy and, just as Act I is ending, the boy tells him that he
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Beckett has very few stage directions. He makes a point of describing the rising of the moon. He could have simply relied on a darkening stage to show the coming of night, but he describes the role of the moon. Why might he have done that? How does it contribute to the feeling of the play at that point? How do the stage directions that Beckett did include contribute to the play? Cite specific examples.
Essay Topic 3
Why do you think that Beckett had each character wear a hat (bowler)? Was this effective in portraying a message or carrying a theme? Why or why not? How else does Beckett use clothing, like Estragon's boots, to provide depth to his characters and the play's message?
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