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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. At times throughout the play, both Estragon and Vladimir talk about leaving the place where they are waiting, but they do not. Why not?
(a) They are watching all the people walking by.
(b) They are waiting for Godot.
(c) The are happy in this place.
(d) They are looking for money.

2. Estragon and Vladimir talk about what they asked Godot for and recall asking him for
(a) Food.
(b) A place to live.
(c) Good health.
(d) Nothing specific.

3. When Pozzo first introduces himself, he tells Estragon and Vladimir that they are
(a) Very brave.
(b) On his land.
(c) Lost.
(d) Extremely foolish.

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

5. Lucky is clearly working extremely hard carrying packages and serving Pozzo. He is so exhausted that he finally
(a) Falls asleep under the tree.
(b) Falls asleep standing up.
(c) Lays down and falls asleep.
(d) Begs for coffee so that he can stop feeling sleepy.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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)

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

3. 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?

4. During the beginning of the first act, while Vladimir is pacing back and forth, Estragon

5. When Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir they are trespassing, they reply that

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