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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 15-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Estragon starts to tell Vladimir about the dream he was having, Vladimir
(a) Falls asleep.
(b) Keeps interrupting the story.
(c) Shouts for him to stop!
(d) Listens intently.

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

3. In the first act, Estragon exclaims that Vladimir smells of
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Garlic.
(c) Roses.
(d) Salt.

4. When Estragon and Vladimir first see Pozzo and Lucky, they
(a) Are frightened and huddle together.
(b) They are surprised, so they run away.
(c) They are happy to have company and go to greet them.
(d) They don't pay any attention to them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Pozzo asks Estragon how old he thinks Vladimir is. Estragon tells him

2. Vladimir tells Estragon that if they hang themselves from the tree, they will have

3. Lucky is clearly working extremely hard carrying packages and serving Pozzo. He is so exhausted that he finally

4. During the first act, Vladimir leaves the stage to go to the bathroom. When Vladimir returns, Estragon tries to start a conversation. He acknowledges that Vladimir is angry and wants the anger to go away. They end up

5. After Pozzo has finished eating, Estragon asks him

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