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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After all of the men say goodbye many times toward the end of Act 1, Pozzo and Lucky
(a) Leave.
(b) Decide to stay and meet Godot.
(c) Eat.
(d) Fall asleep.

2. 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)
(a) Pecan.
(b) Magnolia.
(c) Willow.
(d) Oak.

3. Estragan pities Lucky, so Pozzo gives him a
(a) Whip so that he won't be afraid anymore.
(b) Handkerchief to comfort Lucky telling Estragon to wipe away his tears.
(c) Stick so that he can hit Lucky and stop him from crying.
(d) Stool so that he can give it Lucky and let him sit down.

4. While Pozzo is talking to Estragon and Vladimir in Act I, Pozzo tells them he is going to get rid of Lucky. Estragon and Vladimir
(a) Are shocked that he would want to get rid of such a faithful servant.
(b) Pay no attention to either Pozzo or Lucky.
(c) Leave the stage.
(d) Offer to buy Lucky.

5. Before Pozzo and Lucky leave Estragon and Vladimir at the end of Act I, Pozzo, Estragon, and Vladimir get Lucky to
(a) Turn cartwheels.
(b) Sing.
(c) Dance.
(d) Sleep standing up.

6. Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that the reason Lucky won't put the packages down is that Lucky wants to
(a) Impress Pozzo so that Pozzo won't get rid of him.
(b) Sell the packages and make some money.
(c) Trick Pozzo so that he can keep the packages.
(d) Steal the packages and run away.

7. According to Pozzo, Lucky calls the performance he gives at the end of Act I
(a) The Scapegoat's Agony.
(b) The Hard Stool.
(c) The Net.
(d) The Hornpipe.

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

9. While relaxing and smoking his pipe, Pozzo makes the philosophical observation that the second pipe
(a) Is sweet but not as sweet as the first.
(b) Is even better than the first.
(c) Is better shared with someone.
(d) Is really bad for your health.

10. What is the most significant thing on the stage? It is talked about several times during the play.
(a) The dirt.
(b) The tree.
(c) Some rocks.
(d) Park benches.

11. Vladimir looks for a note about when Godot is to come in
(a) Estragon's pockets.
(b) His shoes.
(c) His pockets.
(d) His hat.

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

13. In Act I, when Estragon and Vladimir are telling Pozzo about the fact they are waiting for Godot, Pozzo tells them he would be
(a) Angry if he met Godot because he has kept Estragon and Vladimir waiting.
(b) Upset if he met Godot because he doesn't like to meet new people.
(c) Happy to meet Godot because he likes meeting new people.
(d) Afraid to meet Godot because he doesn't like strangers.

14. After eating and disposing of the chicken bones, Pozzo finally decides to relax and
(a) Smoke his pipe.
(b) Have an after dinner mint.
(c) Take a quick nap.
(d) Listen to some music.

15. Instead of leading him with the rope, Pozzo drives Lucky forward with a
(a) Whip.
(b) Stick.
(c) Gun.
(d) Sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their discussion about when Godot is supposed to come, Vladimir and Estragon are certain about

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

3. During the first act, when Estragon complains because Vladimir woke him up, Vladimir tells Estragon he woke him up because

4. When Vladimir talks about leaving, Pozzo asks him what will happen to his appointment with Godot because he believes Godot

5. After Estragon repeatedly asks Pozzo to sit down, Pozzo finally does and then tells Estragon and Vladimir that he must

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