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Waiting for Godot: Act 1 Quiz

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What is Estragon trying to do at the beginning of the passage?

Pull off his boot (correct)
Climb the single tree present
Look for his tattered clothes
Find his lost hat

What does Vladimir do while Estragon is pulling off his boot?

Searches for his lost boot
Tries to climb the tree
Starts narrating about the two thieves
Looks inside his hat (correct)

What do Estragon and Vladimir want to do to pass the time?

Leave and search for Godot
Hang themselves from the tree (correct)
Engage in a conversation about the Holy Land
Find shelter for the night

Why do Estragon and Vladimir decide not to hang themselves from the tree?

<p>They are afraid of being left alone if one of them dies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Vladimir's response when Estragon asks if they still have rights?

<p>Indicates that they got rid of them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Estragon's initial action

Estragon tries to remove his boot at the start of the passage.

Vladimir's response

While Estragon struggles, Vladimir looks inside his hat.

Plan to pass time

Estragon and Vladimir want to hang themselves from a tree to avoid boredom.

Reason for abandoning plan

Fear of loneliness—if one dies before the other—stops them from hanging themselves.

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Vladimir's response regarding rights

Vladimir's response to Estragon's question about rights is that they've been disposed of/given up.

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Study Notes

Estragon's Actions

Estragon is trying to pull off his boot at the beginning of the passage.

Vladimir's Response

Vladimir is watching Estragon while he is pulling off his boot.

Passing the Time

Estragon and Vladimir want to tell stories, abused each other, or sleep to pass the time.

Suicidal Thoughts

Estragon and Vladimir consider hanging themselves from the tree, but ultimately decide not to.
They decide not to hang themselves because it would be a decisive act, and they do not want to take decisive action.

Rights and Freedoms

When Estragon asks if they still have rights, Vladimir responds that they don't know.

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