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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) They disagree about what Jesus was wearing on that day.
(b) They disagree about the weather on the day of the crucifixion.
(c) The record different people who came to watch.
(d) They have conflicting views of the role of the thieves.

2. Several times during the beginning of the first act, Vladimir keeps taking off and putting back on his
(a) Shirt.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Hat.
(d) Glasses.

3. Upon first encountering Pozzo, Estragon wants to know if he is
(a) Lost.
(b) Godot.
(c) Here to bring news of Godot.
(d) Also waiting for Godot.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Responding to Pozzo's request for help sitting down, Estragon tells Pozzo that if he does not sit down, Pozzo will

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

3. When Lucky hears Pozzo talking to Estragon and Vladimir about the fair, he starts to

4. The two main characters in "Waiting for Godot" are

5. While discussing the hanging, Vladimir asks Estragon what they should do. Estragon replies

Short Essay Questions

1. Before the boy leaves at the end of Act II, what does Vladimir ask him to do?

2. Estragon and Vladimir frequently fall asleep throughout the play. Why do you think Beckett uses that as a thread throughout the play.

3. Estragon and Vladimir have a second conversation about radishes and carrots. How does the conversation differ from the one in Act I and why might Beckett includes this second conversation?

4. Estragon and Vladimir still want to know why Lucky doesn't put done all the parcels. What does Pozzo finally tell them?

5. How does Estragon reply to Vladimir's statement that he can't go barefoot?

6. How does Pozzo feel about meeting new people?

7. In Act I, when Pozzo tells Estragon and Vladimir that he has to leave and keep to his schedule, what does Vladimir tell him?

8. After Pozzo leaves in Act I, a boy enters the stage with information for Estragon and Vladimir. Vladimir asks the boy if he is the same boy who came yesterday. What does the boy tell them, and what is his explanation for being late?

9. Of all the kind of trees there are, Beckett chose what kind of tree? Why do you think he chose that particular type of tree.

10. What does Pozzo have for dinner and what do Estragon, Vladimir, and Lucky eat?

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