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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. While discussing the hanging, Vladimir asks Estragon what they should do. Estragon replies
(a) "We can think more about it."
(b) "Let's do it right away."
(c) "Let's find another tree so that we can both hang."
(d) "Don't let's do anything. It's safer."

2. During one of the conservations about the Bible, Vladimir tells Estragon he should have been a
(a) Poet.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Politician.
(d) Lawyer.

3. During the beginning of the first act, while Vladimir is pacing back and forth, Estragon
(a) Walks around the tree.
(b) Eats an apple.
(c) Falls asleep.
(d) Draws pictures in the dirt.

4. After tormenting Lucky awhile, Pozzo decides to eat. In his belongings he has
(a) Lobster and coffee.
(b) Ribs and beer.
(c) Chicken and wine.
(d) Cheese and milk.

5. When Lucky comes on stage for the first time, he is
(a) Carrying a goat.
(b) Carrying many parcels and packages.
(c) Pulling a cart.
(d) Carrying Pozzo.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. After some time observing Lucky and the relationship he has with Pozzo, at the end of Act I, it is clear that Lucky is

4. In the first act, after Estragon falls asleep, Vladimir

5. During their initial conversation in the first act, what does Estragon tell Vladimir is unbuttoned?

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