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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Lays down and falls asleep.
(c) Begs for coffee so that he can stop feeling sleepy.
(d) Falls asleep standing up.

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

3. When Lucky hears Pozzo talking to Estragon and Vladimir about the fair, he starts to
(a) Laugh.
(b) Cry.
(c) Run away.
(d) Go to sleep.

4. When Pozzo wants to sit down toward the end of Act I but needs help. He asks Estragon to
(a) Hold the stool steady.
(b) Invite him, repeatedly, to sit down.
(c) Bring him a chair.
(d) Help him sit down.

5. At the very beginning of Act I, Vladimir enters the stage where he finds Estragon. Vladimir asks him where he spent the night. Estragon tells him he spent the night
(a) In the park.
(b) On a bench.
(c) At the Holiday Inn.
(d) In a ditch.

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

7. Pozzo controls Lucky with
(a) His fists.
(b) A long rope that goes around his neck and has created a large sore.
(c) A stick he beats him with.
(d) A sword he threatens him with.

8. During their discussion about when Godot is supposed to come, Vladimir and Estragon are certain about
(a) Nothing.
(b) Where he is coming from.
(c) The time he is coming.
(d) The day he is coming.

9. After some time observing Lucky and the relationship he has with Pozzo, at the end of Act I, it is clear that Lucky is
(a) Waiting for his chance to run away.
(b) Unwilling or unable to do anything to change his life.
(c) Very content to be working for Pozzo.
(d) Begging for help from Estragon and Vladimir.

10. While they are waiting for Godot, Estragon and Vladimir talk about
(a) Hanging themselves on the tree.
(b) Running away together.
(c) Moving far away from each other.
(d) Making new friends.

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

12. During the conversation about Lucky and the packages, Pozzo yanks on the rope to get his attention and calls him a
(a) Lazy bum.
(b) Good friend.
(c) Pig and a hog.
(d) Fool.

13. During their initial conversation in the first act, what does Estragon tell Vladimir is unbuttoned?
(a) The buttons on his shirt.
(b) The buttons on his pocket.
(c) The buttons on his fly.
(d) The buttons on his shoes.

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

15. A piece of costuming that Estragon, Vladimir, Pozzo, and Lucky wear throughout the play is a
(a) Silver buckle.
(b) Pair of shorts.
(c) Long-sleeve shirt.
(d) Hat (bowler).

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act I, when Estragon and Vladimir are telling Pozzo about the fact they are waiting for Godot, Pozzo tells them he would be

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

3. During one of the conservations about the Bible, Vladimir tells Estragon he should have been a

4. According to Pozzo, Lucky calls the performance he gives at the end of Act I

5. When Act I opens, Estragon is

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