Waiting For Godot PDF

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Waiting for Godot

by Samuel Beckett
Your Complete Test Preparation Guide (For Grades 7-12)
Multiple Choice Questions, Short Essay & Essay Questions, Mid-Book & Final Test
Multiple Choice Questions

The Multiple Choice Questions in this Test Preparation Guide will test a student's understanding of
Waiting for Godot. The questions are broken out into sections, so they focus on specific chapters within
Waiting for Godot. This allows you to test and review the book as you proceed through the unit.
Short Essay Questions

The Short Essay Questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students
to demonstrate a deeper understanding of Waiting for Godot by describing what they have read, rather
than just recalling it. The short essay questions evaluate not only whether students have read the
material, but also how well they understand and can apply it. They require more thought than a multiple
choice question, but are shorter than the essay questions.
Essay Questions
Students should have a full understanding of the unit material in order to answer these questions. They
often include multiple parts of the work and ask for a thorough analysis of the overall text. These essays
are designed to challenge a student's understanding of the broad points in a work, interactions among the
characters, and main points and themes of the text.
Mid-Book Test (Easy, Medium and Hard)
Final Test (Easy, Medium and Hard)
Answer Keys
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Multiple Choice
1. The two main characters in "Waiting for Godot" are
(a) Estragon and Lucky.
(b) The boy and Lucky.
(c) Pozzo and Lucky.
(d) Estragon and Vladimir.
2. The main characters call each other

(a) Gogo and Didi.
(b) Pozzo and Lucky.
(c) Boy and Lucky.
(d) Estragon and Vladimir.
3. When Act I opens, Estragon is

(a) Asleep.
(b) Trying to pull his boot off.
(c) Making castles in the dirt.
(d) Staring off into space.
4. The two main characters in the play are waiting for

(a) Pozzo.
(b) Godot.
(c) the Boy.
(d) Lucky.
5. Act I starts with a meandering conversation between the two main characters
who talk about a variety of subjects. They do NOT talk about
(a) Going to America.
(b) Places they have been, like the Eiffel Tower.
(c) The Bible.
(d) Their pain.
6. Several times during the beginning of the first act, Vladimir keeps taking off
and putting back on his
(a) Glasses.
(b) Shirt.
(c) Hat.
(d) Shoes.
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7. 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) The are happy in this place.
(b) They are watching all the people walking by.
(c) They are looking for money.
(d) They are waiting for Godot.
8. During the course of the play, Estragon and Vladimir encounter two people who
are traveling together, Pozzo and Lucky. It is clear that
(a) Pozzo serves Lucky and is dependent on him.
(b) Pozzo and Lucky are friends traveling together.
(c) Lucky serves Pozzo and is dependent on him.
(d) Pozzo and Lucky just met.
9. What is the most significant thing on the stage? It is talked about several times
during the play.
(a) Some rocks.
(b) Park benches.
(c) The dirt.
(d) The tree.
10. 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) On a bench.
(b) In a ditch.
(c) In the park.
(d) At the Holiday Inn.
11. What does Estragon tell Vladimir happened to him during the night?
(a) He watched the stars all night.
(b) He slept soundly and well.
(c) He found some money and clothes.
(d) He was beaten.
12. During one of the conservations about the Bible, Vladimir tells Estragon he
should have been a
(a) Poet.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Politician.
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13. What does Estragon remember about the Bible?
(a) The temples.
(b) The maps and pretty colors.
(c) Moses and the Ten Commandments.
(d) Descriptions of the desert.
14. 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.
15. 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 fly.
(c) The buttons on his shoes.
(d) The buttons on his pocket.
16. During the first part of Act I, Vladimir keeps looking for something that he
doesn't find in what?
(a) The tree.
(b) His hat.
(c) His shoes.
(d) The dirt.
17. During the first part of Act I, Estragon keeps looking for something that he
(a) His hat.
(b) His shoes.
(c) The tree.
(d) The sky.
18. According to the play's notes, the action begins

(a) On a country road in the evening.
(b) On a country road in the afternoon.
(c) In a park in the evening.
(d) In a park in the morning.
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19. 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) Water fountain.
(c) Park.
(d) Bench.
20. 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) Oak.
(b) Magnolia.
(c) Pecan.
(d) Willow.
21. When Estragon and Vladimir first discuss the tree, they notice it is
(a) Bare.
(b) Full of leaves.
(c) Full of fruit.
(d) Badly splintered.
22. During their discussion about when Godot is supposed to come, Vladimir and
Estragon are certain about
(a) Where he is coming from.
(b) Nothing.
(c) The time he is coming.
(d) The day he is coming.
23. Vladimir looks for a note about when Godot is to come in

(a) His pockets.
(b) His hat.
(c) Estragon's pockets.
(d) His shoes.
24. During the beginning of the first act, while Vladimir is pacing back and forth,
Estragon
(a) Draws pictures in the dirt.
(b) Walks around the tree.
(c) Eats an apple.
(d) Falls asleep.
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168. Vladimir asks the boy if Mr. Godot has a beard. The boy tells him that he
does and that it is
(a) Red.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Brown.
169. What does Vladimir ask the boy to tell Mr. Godot on the second day?
(a) That Vladimir and Estragon will wait as long as he wants them to.
(b) That he saw Vladimir.
(c) That Vladimir and Estragon will wait in a different place tomorrow.
(d) That Vladimir and Estragon are tired of waiting.
170. Toward the end of the second act, Estragon wakes up and wants to leave the
place. Vladimir tells him they can't because they
(a) Are waiting for Godot.
(b) Have no place to go.
(c) Are too tired and hungry to go anywhere.
(d) Need to wait for Pozzo and Lucky.
171. Estragon realizes it is too late for Godot to come by the end of the second
day. Vladimir agrees because it is
(a) Time to sleep.
(b) Raining.
(c) Snowing.
(d) Night.
172. For the second time in the play, Estragon and Vladimir talk about hanging
themselves on the tree, but they can't because they
(a) Had cut down the tree.
(b) Need to wait for Godot.
(c) Should go to sleep instead.
(d) Don't have any rope.
173. Considering the possibility that they might have trouble hanging themselves,
Estragon says that Vladimir could hang onto his legs. Vladimir asks him
(a) If he is sure that would work.
(b) If he is really certain he wants to do this.
(c) Who would hang onto his (Vladimir's) legs.
(d) If he thinks the tree can hold them both.
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174. In Act II, Estragon and Vladimir can find nothing that will work as a rope if
they want to hang themselves, and they decide that tomorrow they will
(a) Find Pozzo and take his rope.
(b) Find another way to do themselves in.
(c) Cut the tree down anyway.
(d) Bring a good piece of rope.
175. Finally, toward the end of the play, Vladimir tells Estragon they will hang
themselves tomorrow unless
(a) The boy comes back.
(b) Godot comes.
(c) They find enough money to live better.
(d) Lucky and Pozzo come back.
176. Vladimir tells Estragon, at the end of the second act, that if Godot comes,
(a) He will cut down the tree.
(b) They will be wealthy.
(c) They will be saved.
(d) They will tell him it was rude of him not to come before.
177. The last thing that Vladimir tells Estragon to do is

(a) Pull up his pants.
(b) Tie his shoes.
(c) Put his shoes on.
(d) Pull down his pants.
178. At the end of the play, when Vladimir and Estragon decide to leave, where do
they go?
(a) They do not move.
(b) They search for the closest town.
(c) They go west.
(d) They go east.
179. The second time the boy messenger comes, when Vladimir asks the boy
about his brother, the boy says his brother is
(a) Dead
(b) Away on a long trip.
(c) No longer working for Mr. Godot.
(d) Sick.
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180. When the boy comes toward the end of the second act, Vladimir asks him if
he has seen anybody. The boy tells him
(a) He wasn't paying attention.
(b) That there were many people on the road.
(c) He saw two people traveling together.
(d) He has seen no one.
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Multiple Choice Key
1. D 41. B 81. D 121. A 161. D
2. A 42. C 82. A 122. D 162. B
3. B 43. D 83. B 123. A 163. A
4. B 44. A 84. C 124. B 164. D
5. A 45. A 85. D 125. C 165. B
6. C 46. D 86. C 126. B 166. B
7. D 47. D 87. D 127. B 167. B
8. C 48. C 88. A 128. D 168. C
9. D 49. B 89. C 129. A 169. B
10. B 50. B 90. A 130. C 170. A
11. D 51. A 91. D 131. C 171. D
12. A 52. A 92. D 132. D 172. D
13. B 53. B 93. A 133. A 173. C
14. D 54. A 94. D 134. B 174. D
15. B 55. D 95. B 135. A 175. B
16. B 56. B 96. C 136. B 176. C
17. B 57. C 97. B 137. B 177. A
18. A 58. B 98. B 138. B 178. A
19. A 59. B 99. A 139. B 179. D
20. D 60. D 100. A 140. B 180. D
21. A 61. B 101. A 141. D

22. B 62. D 102. A 142. D
23. A 63. C 103. D 143. C
24. D 64. D 104. D 144. C
25. C 65. C 105. A 145. A
26. C 66. C 106. C 146. C
27. C 67. A 107. B 147. D
28. C 68. B 108. A 148. C
29. B 69. A 109. C 149. D
30. D 70. A 110. C 150. C
31. C 71. D 111. C 151. A
32. A 72. A 112. D 152. A
33. C 73. C 113. C 153. D
34. A 74. B 114. D 154. C
35. D 75. A 115. D 155. C
36. D 76. A 116. B 156. C
37. B 77. B 117. A 157. D
38. A 78. A 118. A 158. A
39. B 79. D 119. B 159. C
40. B 80. C 120. A 160. B
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Short Answer Questions
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during the play.
spent the night
should have been a
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Estragon
25. In the first act, after Estragon falls asleep, Vladimir
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165. Vladimir asks the boy in Act II if he is the same boy who came yesterday. The
boy tells him
166. What does the boy tell Vladimir about Mr. Godot on the second day?
167. In Act II, Vladimir asks the boy what Mr. Godot does. The boy tells him that
Mr. Godot
does and that it is
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they go?
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Short Answer Questions Key
Estragon and Vladimir.
Gogo and Didi.
Trying to pull his boot off.
Godot.
Going to America.
Hat.
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They are waiting for Godot.
Lucky serves Pozzo and is dependent on him.
during the play.
The tree.
spent the night
In a ditch.
He was beaten.
should have been a
Poet.
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The maps and pretty colors.
They have conflicting views of the role of the thieves.
The buttons on his fly.
His hat.
His shoes.
On a country road in the evening.
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Tree.
Willow.
Bare.
Nothing.
His pockets.
Estragon
Falls asleep.
25. In the first act, after Estragon falls asleep, Vladimir
Wakes him up abruptly.
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162. What does Estragon say he was dreaming of when Vladimir woke him up in
Act II?
That he was happy.
163. After Pozzo and Lucky leave in Act II, Vladimir wonders if Pozzo
Was really blind.
164. When he arrives for the second time, who does the boy refer to Vladimir as?
Mr. Albert.
165. Vladimir asks the boy in Act II if he is the same boy who came yesterday. The
boy tells him
He is not and has never been there.
166. What does the boy tell Vladimir about Mr. Godot on the second day?
That Mr. Godot can not come tonight but will come tomorrow without fail.
167. In Act II, Vladimir asks the boy what Mr. Godot does. The boy tells him that
Mr. Godot
Does nothing.
does and that it is
White.
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That he saw Vladimir.
Are waiting for Godot.
Night.
Don't have any rope.
Who would hang onto his (Vladimir's) legs.
Bring a good piece of rope.
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Godot comes.
They will be saved.
Pull up his pants.
they go?
They do not move.
Sick.
He has seen no one.
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Short Essay Questions
1. Who are the five characters in "Waiting for Godot?"
2. Vladimir asks Estragon if he has ever read the Bible. What does Estragon tell
him?
3. The set is very bare with the exception of one significant thing. What is it, and
why do you think Beckett used this particular thing?
4. What is the theme that is carried throughout the play and obvious from the
beginning? What does this theme mean to you?
5. Estragon is closely associated with a particular prop. What is that prop? Why
do you think Beckett chose that prop and what does it contribute to the play?
6. Vladimir is closely associated with a particular prop. What is that prop? Why do
you think Beckett chose that prop and what does it contribute to the play?
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7. 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.
8. Estragon and Vladimir frequently fall asleep throughout the play. Why do you
think Beckett uses that as a thread throughout the play.
9. After Estragon and Vladimir talk about the tree, Estragon falls asleep. He is
abruptly awakened by Vladimir. When he tries to tell Vladimir about a dream he
was having, Vladimir is adamant that he not talk about it. Why do you think
Vladimir is so vehement in his reaction?
10. How does the idea of hanging and Estragon and Vladimir's inability to come
up with a workable plan contribute to the atmosphere of the play?
11. In Act I, Estragon and Vladimir have a long conversation about waiting for
Godot and their helplessness. Finally, Estragon exclaims he is hungry! What food
does Vladimir offer Estragon, and what food does he actually produce? Why
might Beckett chose these particular foods?
12. Estragon and Vladimir talk about the crucifixion of Christ and, later, about
offering a prayer or supplication to Godot. Why might Beckett reveal this vague
connection between God and Godot?
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50. Estragon and Vladimir keep discussing whether they should help Pozzo while
Pozzo keeps repeating his pleas for help. Do Estragon and Vladimir finally agree
to respond to Pozzo's requests for help? Why or why not?
51. After Estragon and Vladimir help Pozzo get up in Act II, Pozzo asks them if
they are his friends. How do Estragon and Vladimir respond?
52. Pozzo wants to rouse Lucky and suggests that someone go and kick him to
get his attention. Estragon is reluctant to approach him because the last time he
did, Lucky kicked him. What does Vladimir tell Estragon?
53. How does Estragon react in Act II when he decided to kick Lucky and ended
up hurting his foot in the process?
54. In Act II, Pozzo finally decides that he and Lucky must leave. Vladimir asks
Pozzo if Lucky can sing for them before he and Lucky leave. What does Pozzo tell
Vladimir?
55. Toward the end of Act II, after Pozzo and Lucky leave, the boy returns.
Vladimir asks the boy if he recognizes him. How does the boy respond?
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56. Vladimir asks the boy what Mr. Godot does. How does the boy respond?
57. Vladimir asks the boy if Mr. Godot has a beard and what color it is. How does
the boy respond?
58. Before the boy leaves at the end of Act II, what does Vladimir ask him to do?
59. Estragon and Vladimir talk about the tree again in Act II and the possibility of
hanging themselves. They realize they need rope. What do they consider as a
possible solution, and what is the problem with that?
60. What are Estragon and Vladimir doing when the play finally ends?
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Short Essay Questions Key
1. Who are the five characters in "Waiting for Godot?"
The five characters in "Waiting for Godot," are Estragon, Vladimir, Pozzo, Lucky, and
the boy.
2. Vladimir asks Estragon if he has ever read the Bible. What does Estragon tell
him?
Estragon tells him that he remembers the pretty, colored pictures and that the Dead Sea
was a pale blue.
3. The set is very bare with the exception of one significant thing. What is it, and
why do you think Beckett used this particular thing?
The only significant thing on the stage is a bare tree. While a tree is useful as a prop,
Beckett may have been making a statement about the qualities of a tree like the
potential for life, even when it is bare, and the shelter it offers. It is also the the prop that
makes it possible for Estragon and Vladimir to consider hanging themselves. The
reasons Beckett may have used a bare tree are more a matter of opinion and will vary
from student to student.
4. What is the theme that is carried throughout the play and obvious from the
beginning? What does this theme mean to you?
The theme is that of waiting. In some ways, this play is almost like a symphony. The
composer wanders from and embellishes on the theme but always returns to the pure
form. It is the thread that holds the whole garment together. It is the tie that binds. The
idea will mean something different to each student.
5. Estragon is closely associated with a particular prop. What is that prop? Why
do you think Beckett chose that prop and what does it contribute to the play?
The prop associated with Estragon is his boots. The reasons Beckett may have used
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the boots and what they contribute to the play are more a matter of opinion and will vary
from student to student. Some of the reasons include: 1) Walking provides mobility and
a certain sense of freedom. The fact that Estragon has trouble walking contributes to his
inability to make changes in his life. 2) In the play, the boots are inexplicably replaced
with a pair that fits. Someone outside of the circle of Estragon's life is changing the path
of his life by making his walking more comfortable.
6. Vladimir is closely associated with a particular prop. What is that prop? Why do
you think Beckett chose that prop and what does it contribute to the play?
All four of the major characters share some traits as exemplified by the fact that they all
wear bowlers. A bowler was a very common hat at one time which may be the reason
that Beckett chose that kind of hat. While all four characters wear the same kind of hat,
it is Vladimir that works with his and Lucky's hat in the second act.
7. 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.
The tree is identified as a weeping willow. The reason Beckett chose that kind of tree
should have something to do with the fact it is a "weeping" willow. Beckett may have left
the tree bare to make the point that there are no more tears to be shed. Answers will
vary from student to student.
8. Estragon and Vladimir frequently fall asleep throughout the play. Why do you
think Beckett uses that as a thread throughout the play.
The answers will from student to student but should have something to do with escape,
the "exhaustion" of waiting, or boredom.
9. After Estragon and Vladimir talk about the tree, Estragon falls asleep. He is
abruptly awakened by Vladimir. When he tries to tell Vladimir about a dream he
was having, Vladimir is adamant that he not talk about it. Why do you think
Vladimir is so vehement in his reaction?
It is possible that Vladimir is jealous that Estragon can escape to his dreams. It is also
possible that talking about dreaming might lead them to think about the circumstances
of their lives. The answers will vary from student to student.
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10. How does the idea of hanging and Estragon and Vladimir's inability to come
up with a workable plan contribute to the atmosphere of the play?
While answers will vary from student to student, responses should include thoughts
about the notion that Estragon and Vladimir can't even escape their lives by suicide.
11. In Act I, Estragon and Vladimir have a long conversation about waiting for
Godot and their helplessness. Finally, Estragon exclaims he is hungry! What food
does Vladimir offer Estragon, and what food does he actually produce? Why
might Beckett chose these particular foods?
Vladimir initially offers a carrot but produces a turnip. He apologizes to Estragon and
finally finds a carrot. These are foods that might have been dug up from the ground, so
there is no reason to believe they have money to buy food. It is obvious they need to eat
to stay alive, but Beckett makes it clear that they only have the minimum.
12. Estragon and Vladimir talk about the crucifixion of Christ and, later, about
offering a prayer or supplication to Godot. Why might Beckett reveal this vague
connection between God and Godot?
Beckett was not only interested in answers but in questions as well. Here, it is possible
that he raises questions about mankind's "wait" for God in the person of Jesus... or
Godot? That doesn't mean that Beckett is stating the Godot is God but that Beckett and
the reader can ask that question.
13. Briefly describe the relationship between Lucky and Pozzo.
Pozzo is wealthy, and Lucky is his servant. Pozzo is extremely abusive and Lucky
makes no effort to protect himself. Regardless of what Pozzo demands of Lucky, Lucky
obeys his master without complaint.
14. How do Pozzo and Lucky first enter the stage and why do you think Beckett
creates their characters this way?
Lucky enters first. He has a rope around his neck. Pozzo is holding the other end of the
rope. He pulls on the rope to drag Lucky back even though it has left Lucky with a sore
on his neck from the rope. The image evoked is of a master and his poorly treated dog.
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50. Estragon and Vladimir keep discussing whether they should help Pozzo while
Pozzo keeps repeating his pleas for help. Do Estragon and Vladimir finally agree
to respond to Pozzo's requests for help? Why or why not?
Eventually, Estragon and Vladimir help Pozzo get up because they decide it is the right
thing to do.
51. After Estragon and Vladimir help Pozzo get up in Act II, Pozzo asks them if
they are his friends. How do Estragon and Vladimir respond?
Estragon and Vladimir tell Pozzo that they must be friends because they helped him up.
52. Pozzo wants to rouse Lucky and suggests that someone go and kick him to
get his attention. Estragon is reluctant to approach him because the last time he
did, Lucky kicked him. What does Vladimir tell Estragon?
Vladimir tells Estragon that this is his chance for revenge. He also tells him to make
sure Lucky is still alive because it isn't worth wasting his time and effort if he is dead.
53. How does Estragon react in Act II when he decided to kick Lucky and ended
up hurting his foot in the process?
Estragon curses and blames Lucky for the fact that he hurt his foot.
54. In Act II, Pozzo finally decides that he and Lucky must leave. Vladimir asks
Pozzo if Lucky can sing for them before he and Lucky leave. What does Pozzo tell
Vladimir?
Pozzo reminds Vladimir that Lucky is mute and can not make a sound, so he can not
sing.
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55. Toward the end of Act II, after Pozzo and Lucky leave, the boy returns.
Vladimir asks the boy if he recognizes him. How does the boy respond?
The boy tells him he does not recognize him and that it is the first time he has come
there.
56. Vladimir asks the boy what Mr. Godot does. How does the boy respond?
The boy tells him that Mr. Godot does nothing.
57. Vladimir asks the boy if Mr. Godot has a beard and what color it is. How does
the boy respond?
The boy tells Vladimir that Mr. Godot has a beard and that it is white.
58. Before the boy leaves at the end of Act II, what does Vladimir ask him to do?
Vladimir asks the boy to tell Mr. Godot that he has seen Vladimir.
59. Estragon and Vladimir talk about the tree again in Act II and the possibility of
hanging themselves. They realize they need rope. What do they consider as a
possible solution, and what is the problem with that?
Estragon and Vladimir discuss using the cord that holds up Estragon's pants, but it is
not strong enough and breaks when they pull on it.
60. What are Estragon and Vladimir doing when the play finally ends?
They are still talking about going, but end up waiting for Godot.
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Essay Topics
Essay Topic 1
Describe each character by creating a "picture" with words. Concentrate on picking the
best words to describe each character. Think of words that show how the characters are
both different and similar to each other. In other words, what traits do they share, and
what traits are unique to each character?
Essay Topic 2
Samuel Beckett's play, "Waiting for Godot," is considered part of the Theater of the
Absurd. Theater of the Absurd writers joined existential (relating to existence)
philosophy with dramatic action and characters to show how "absurd" life could be. Find
at least three examples of absurd actions or dialogue, describe the examples, and
explain why you think they show the absurdity of life.
Essay Topic 3
Use words to paint a picture of the setting of the play. Talk about how this setting
contributes to the message Samuel Becket is trying to send to the reader. There is little
mention of lighting and sound, but describe how you think lighting and sound could
enhance the feeling of the play. Describe how you would design the set, lighting, and
sound if you were directing this play.
Essay Topic 4
Many lines of dialogue consist of single words or very brief sentences. How does this
approach to dialogue affect the mood of the play, and what does it tell you about the
characters, especially Estragon and Vladimir?
Essay Topic 5
Why are Estragon and Vladimir waiting for Godot? What do you think they want? Why
do you think they keep waiting? Imagine you have come across Estragon and Vladimir
who have told you they are waiting for Godot. Based on what you know after reading
the play, would you wait? Why or why not?
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Eight Week Quiz G
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2,
Pages 58-60.
Multiple Choice Questions

1. Estragon realizes it is too late for Godot to come by the end of the second day.
Vladimir agrees because it is
(a) Raining.
(b) Night.
(c) Snowing.
(d) Time to sleep.
2. In Act II, Estragon and Vladimir can find nothing that will work as a rope if they
want to hang themselves, and they decide that tomorrow they will
(a) Find another way to do themselves in.
(b) Bring a good piece of rope.
(c) Cut the tree down anyway.
(d) Find Pozzo and take his rope.
3. What is different about Pozzo and Lucky when they return the next day?
(a) Lucky is the landowner and Pozzo is his beaten servant.
(b) Pozzo is blind and Lucky is mute.
(c) Pozzo is blind and Lucky has the whip to beat him.
(d) Pozzo can't walk and Lucky has to carry him.
4. During a conversation in Act I, Estragon says he is hungry. Vladimir offers him

(a) A drink.
(b) Chocolate and cookies.
(c) A potato.
(d) Turnips and carrots.
5. As Act I is ending, the boy tells Estragon and Vladimir that Mr. Godot will not
come to see them today,
(a) And he will not be able to come to see them for some weeks.
(b) But he will surely come tomorrow.
(c) Because he has no intention of ever coming.
(d) Because he has already seen them.
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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. When Lucky comes on stage for the first time, he is
3. How many people does Estragon tells Vladimir beat him up?
5. According to Pozzo, Lucky calls the performance he gives at the end of Act I
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Multiple Choice Questions Key
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. D
5. B
Short Answer Questions Key

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
Happy to meet Godot because he likes meeting new people.
2. When Lucky comes on stage for the first time, he is
Carrying many parcels and packages.
3. How many people does Estragon tells Vladimir beat him up?
10.
The maps and pretty colors.
5. According to Pozzo, Lucky calls the performance he gives at the end of Act I
The Net.
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Final Test - Hard
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

1. In Act II, Estragon remembers some of the things that happened the day before
including:
3. Vladimir realizes Estragon has been beaten again and tells him he wouldn't
have let "them" beat Estragon because he would
5. After Estragon and Vladimir help Pozzo stand up in Act II, Pozzo asks Estragon
and Vladimir if they are friends of his. They tell him
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Essay Topics
Essay Topic 1
Why do you think Beckett created the characters of Pozzo and Lucky the way he did?
Do you feel that other characters would have worked better? For instance, Pozzo and
Lucky are just as locked in their lives and unable to change as Estragon and Vladimir.
Would characters who were happy, contented, and successful made Beckett's message
stronger because of the contrast? Why do you feel the way you do?
Essay Topic 2
Many lines of dialogue consist of single words or very brief sentences. How does this
approach to dialogue affect the mood of the play, and what does it tell you about the
characters, especially Estragon and Vladimir?
Essay Topic 3
Both Vladimir and Estragon suffer from constant pain. Why may Beckett have given
them each a chronic condition that constantly occupied their attention? Pozzo and
Lucky also have pain in their lives although, in the first act, it is different from the chronic
conditions suffered by Vladimir and Estragon. Then, in the second act, Pozzo is afflicted
with a condition that causes him a different kind of pain. How does Beckett use pain as
a theme running throughout the play? How does this theme contribute to Beckett's
overall message?
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Short Answer Key
1. In Act II, Estragon remembers some of the things that happened the day before
including:
Being kicked by someone and being given a bone.
Godot comes.
3. Vladimir realizes Estragon has been beaten again and tells him he wouldn't
have let "them" beat Estragon because he would
Stop Estragon from doing whatever he did to receive the beating.
They will be saved.
5. After Estragon and Vladimir help Pozzo stand up in Act II, Pozzo asks Estragon
and Vladimir if they are friends of his. They tell him
They are, otherwise they wouldn't have helped him.
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Multiple Choice Questions

Short Essay Questions

Mid-Book Test (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Final Test (Easy, Medium and Hard)

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2. The main characters call each other

3. When Act I opens, Estragon is

4. The two main characters in the play are waiting for

18. According to the play's notes, the action begins

23. Vladimir looks for a note about when Godot is to come in

177. The last thing that Vladimir tells Estragon to do is

21. A 61. B 101. A 141. D

2. The main characters call each other

3. When Act I opens, Estragon is

4. The two main characters in the play are waiting for

18. According to the play's notes, the action begins

23. Vladimir looks for a note about when Godot is to come in

25. In the first act, after Estragon falls asleep, Vladimir

177. The last thing that Vladimir tells Estragon to do is

Estragon and Vladimir.

2. The main characters call each other

Gogo and Didi.

3. When Act I opens, Estragon is

Trying to pull his boot off.

4. The two main characters in the play are waiting for

They are waiting for Godot.

Lucky serves Pozzo and is dependent on him.

The maps and pretty colors.

They have conflicting views of the role of the thieves.

The buttons on his fly.

18. According to the play's notes, the action begins

On a country road in the evening.

23. Vladimir looks for a note about when Godot is to come in

25. In the first act, after Estragon falls asleep, Vladimir

Wakes him up abruptly.

That he was happy.

Was really blind.

He is not and has never been there.

That he saw Vladimir.

Are waiting for Godot.

Don't have any rope.

Who would hang onto his (Vladimir's) legs.

Bring a good piece of rope.

They will be saved.

177. The last thing that Vladimir tells Estragon to do is

Pull up his pants.

They do not move.

He has seen no one.

13. Briefly describe the relationship between Lucky and Pozzo.

The boy tells him that Mr. Godot does nothing.

Multiple Choice Questions

4. During a conversation in Act I, Estragon says he is hungry. Vladimir offers him

2. When Lucky comes on stage for the first time, he is

4. What does Estragon remember about the Bible?

Short Answer Questions Key

Happy to meet Godot because he likes meeting new people.

2. When Lucky comes on stage for the first time, he is

Carrying many parcels and packages.

4. What does Estragon remember about the Bible?

The maps and pretty colors.

Short Answer Questions