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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. Several times during the beginning of the first act, Vladimir keeps taking off and putting back on his
(a) Shoes.
(b) Shirt.
(c) Glasses.
(d) Hat.

2. Estragon tells Vladimir that if they try to hang themselves
(a) He will die because he is light but that Didi will break the branch and will be left alive and alone.
(b) They will fail and live to regret it because they both will be hurt.
(c) Everything will work exactly as they plan because it is a wonderful idea.
(d) It will be a great success.

3. Act I starts with a meandering conversation between the two main characters who talk about a variety of subjects. They do NOT talk about
(a) Going to America.
(b) Places they have been, like the Eiffel Tower.
(c) The Bible.
(d) Their pain.

4. After Pozzo has finished eating, Estragon asks him
(a) If there is any more to eat.
(b) If Pozzo has some other kinds of food.
(c) If he can have some wine.
(d) If he can have the chicken bones.

5. In Act I, when Pozzo first sees Estragon and Vladimir as he is entering the stage, he
(a) Follows Lucky off stage.
(b) Pulls Lucky back on the stage.
(c) Lets Lucky go and sits down.
(d) Invites Estragon and Vladimir to go with them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Estragon remember about the Bible?

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

3. When Act I opens, Estragon is

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

5. When Estragon and Vladimir first see Pozzo and Lucky, they

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