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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. What is the most significant thing on the stage? It is talked about several times during the play.
(a) Some rocks.
(b) Park benches.
(c) The dirt.
(d) The tree.

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

3. When Estragon pushes Vladimir to tell him the story about the Englishman in the brothel, Vladimir
(a) Falls asleep.
(b) Refuses to tell the story and leaves the stage.
(c) Tells Estragon the whole story.
(d) Tells him a different story.

4. What does Estragon remember about the Bible?
(a) The maps and pretty colors.
(b) The temples.
(c) Moses and the Ten Commandments.
(d) Descriptions of the desert.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Act I starts with a meandering conversation between the two main characters who talk about a variety of subjects. They do NOT talk about

2. The two main characters in "Waiting for Godot" are

3. During the course of the play, Estragon and Vladimir encounter two people who are traveling together, Pozzo and Lucky. It is clear that

4. Vladimir and Estragon talk about the crucifixion of Jesus and the different views of the four Evangelists who record that event. What is the topic that is described differently between the four Evangelists?

5. Estragon and Vladimir talk about what they asked Godot for and recall asking him for

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