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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 19-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first act, after Estragon falls asleep, Vladimir
(a) Wakes him up abruptly.
(b) Wanders off.
(c) Reads the papers in his pockets.
(d) Lies down next to him.

2. During a conversation in Act I, Estragon says he is hungry. Vladimir offers him
(a) Chocolate and cookies.
(b) A potato.
(c) A drink.
(d) Turnips and carrots.

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

4. Vladimir tells Estragon that if they hang themselves from the tree, they will have
(a) A new way of looking at life.
(b) A stomach ache.
(c) A migraine.
(d) An erection.

5. Estragon and Vladimir want to find out why Lucky won't put his packages down. Finally, Pozzo understands the question and tells them that Lucky
(a) Wants to give the packages to Estragon and Vladimir.
(b) Has the right to put his packages down but chooses not to.
(c) Is trying to steal the packages.
(d) Is afraid someone will steal the packages.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During the conversation about Lucky and the packages, Pozzo yanks on the rope to get his attention and calls him a

3. The main characters call each other

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

5. Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that the reason Lucky won't put the packages down is that Lucky wants to

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