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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. When Estragon and Vladimir first discuss the tree, they notice it is
(a) Bare.
(b) Full of fruit.
(c) Full of leaves.
(d) Badly splintered.

3. During the course of the play, Estragon asks Vladimir if he is sure they are waiting in the right spot. In Act I, in response to Estragon's concern, Vladimir reminds him they were told to wait by the
(a) Tree.
(b) Bench.
(c) Water fountain.
(d) Park.

4. The two main characters in the play are waiting for
(a) Pozzo.
(b) Lucky.
(c) Godot.
(d) the Boy.

5. Pozzo treats Lucky like a
(a) Wise man.
(b) Child.
(c) Slave.
(d) Friend.

6. During the first act, when Estragon complains because Vladimir woke him up, Vladimir tells Estragon he woke him up because
(a) He just felt like it.
(b) Estragon was snoring.
(c) He felt lonely.
(d) It was Estragon's turn to keep watch.

7. The first time Pozzo and Lucky meet Estragon and Vladimir in Act I, Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that Lucky
(a) Doesn't want to stay there.
(b) Taught him beautiful things.
(c) Told him many secrets.
(d) Wants to escape.

8. When Pozzo tells Estragon to give Lucky his hat so Lucky can entertain them, Estragon says
(a) He would be happy to do it.
(b) Lucky already has his hat.
(c) He won't do it because Lucky kicked him.
(d) He doesn't believe Lucky should wear a hat.

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

10. 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 looking for money.
(c) The are happy in this place.
(d) They are waiting for Godot.

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

12. After Pozzo has finished eating, Estragon asks him
(a) If there is any more to eat.
(b) If he can have the chicken bones.
(c) If he can have some wine.
(d) If Pozzo has some other kinds of food.

13. In Act I, Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that if he were waiting for Godot, he would
(a) Pay someone to stay there and come and get him when Godot arrived.
(b) Leave immediately since it was obvious Godot was not coming.
(c) Sleep until Godot came.
(d) Wait until it was very late at night before he would leave.

14. During the first part of Act I, Vladimir keeps looking for something that he doesn't find in what?
(a) His shoes.
(b) The dirt.
(c) His hat.
(d) The tree.

15. 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) Fall asleep.
(c) Eat.
(d) Leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Instead of leading him with the rope, Pozzo drives Lucky forward with a

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

3. What is the last thing Lucky does at end of Act I?

4. Estragon is interested in understanding Lucky and wants to find out why he

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

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