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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act II, Vladimir tells Estragon that if he will help him pick up Pozzo, they will go together to

2. How is the tree different in Act II?

3. In Act II, Estragon and Vladimir are agitated because someone is coming so they decide to

4. What is Estragon's reply when Vladimir tells him he cannot go barefoot in Act 1?

5. Estragon and Vladimir have an argument in Act II, but decide to converse politely because they can't keep silent because don't want to...

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe each character by creating a "picture" with words. Concentrate on picking the best words to describe each character. Think of words that show how the characters are both different and similar to each other. In other words, what traits do they share, and what traits are unique to each character?

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

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?

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