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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 31-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the course of the play, Estragon asks Vladimir if he is sure they are waiting in the right spot. In Act I, in response to Estragon's concern, Vladimir reminds him they were told to wait by the
(a) Water fountain.
(b) Park.
(c) Tree.
(d) Bench.

2. Pozzo controls Lucky with
(a) His fists.
(b) A stick he beats him with.
(c) A long rope that goes around his neck and has created a large sore.
(d) A sword he threatens him with.

3. As Act I is ending, Vladimir tells Estragon that everything will be better tomorrow because
(a) The boy told them that Godot will come tomorrow.
(b) They will go to visit Mr. Godot.
(c) They will be seeing Pozzo and Lucky.
(d) They will be going on a trip.

4. Toward the end of the first act, Estragon wonders if he and Vladimir
(a) Wouldn't have been better off alone.
(b) Should find a better place to wait for Godot.
(c) Should move away.
(d) Should go looking for Godot.

5. While Pozzo is talking to Estragon and Vladimir in Act I, Pozzo tells them he is going to get rid of Lucky. Estragon and Vladimir
(a) Pay no attention to either Pozzo or Lucky.
(b) Leave the stage.
(c) Are shocked that he would want to get rid of such a faithful servant.
(d) Offer to buy Lucky.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon first encountering Pozzo, Estragon wants to know if he is

2. Vladimir looks for a note about when Godot is to come in

3. What does Estragon do as soon as his leg feels good enough to walk again in Act 1?

4. After Estragon's leg is hurt, what does Pozzo tell him?

5. When Estragon tells Vladimir why he is going to go without shoes, Vladimir asks him if he is going to

(see the answer key)

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