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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 10-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the first part of Act I, Estragon keeps looking for something that he doesn't find in what?
(a) His hat.
(b) His shoes.
(c) The sky.
(d) The tree.

2. While they are waiting for Godot, Estragon and Vladimir talk about
(a) Hanging themselves on the tree.
(b) Running away together.
(c) Moving far away from each other.
(d) Making new friends.

3. Vladimir looks for a note about when Godot is to come in
(a) His shoes.
(b) Estragon's pockets.
(c) His pockets.
(d) His hat.

4. What does Estragon tell Vladimir happened to him during the night?
(a) He was beaten.
(b) He watched the stars all night.
(c) He slept soundly and well.
(d) He found some money and clothes.

5. At the very beginning of Act I, Vladimir enters the stage where he finds Estragon. Vladimir asks him where he spent the night. Estragon tells him he spent the night
(a) In the park.
(b) In a ditch.
(c) On a bench.
(d) At the Holiday Inn.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the play's notes, the action begins

2. Several times during the play, the tree on stage is the subject of conversation. In the first act, Vladimir identifies the tree as a(an)

3. During the first part of Act I, Vladimir keeps looking for something that he doesn't find in what?

4. The two main characters in the play are waiting for

5. What is the most significant thing on the stage? It is talked about several times during the play.

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