How Well Do You Know the Works by Samuel Beckett?

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    In "Waiting for Godot," who are the two main characters?

    • Hamm and Winnie
    • Vladimir and Estragon
    • Krapp and Malone
    • Belacqua and Molloy
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Welcome to the enchanting world of Samuel Beckett, one of the last modernist writers. This quiz, "How Well Do You Know the Works by Samuel Beckett?" invites you to explore the profound and often enigmatic universe created by this literary master. As you embark on this journey, you'll encounter iconic plays, each a masterpiece in its own right.

Delve into the complexities of characters, unraveling the layers of absurdity and existential contemplation woven into Beckett's narratives. This quiz covers a spectrum of Beckett's literary contributions. This quiz promises a captivating exploration of Beckett's diverse body of work. Prepare to test your knowledge of the themes, characters, and distinctive styles that define Samuel Beckett's creations. Are you ready to navigate the philosophical depths and theatrical nuances of the Theatre of the Absurd?

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  • 2. 

    What term is used for the style of theatre associated with Samuel Beckett?

    • Surrealism

    • Realism

    • Theatre of the Absurd

    • Expressionism

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  • 3. 

    What is the collective term for Beckett's novels "Molloy," "Malone Dies," and "The Unnamable"?

    • The Trilogy

    • The Chronicles

    • The Triad

    • The Epic

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    In "Endgame," who is the dominating, blind character seated in an armchair?

    • Vladimir

    • Hamm

    • Estragon

    • Krapp

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  • 5. 

    What is the subtitle of "Waiting for Godot" in English?

    • A Tragicomedy in Two Acts

    • The Quest for Godot

    • Waiting for the End

    • The Absurd Encounter

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    Which one of the following is a famous line from "Malone Dies"?

    • "Life is but a dream"

    • "Nothing is more real than nothing"

    • "Nothing happens, nobody comes, nobody goes, it's awful!"

    • "Time is an illusion"

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  • 7. 

    What type of work is "More Pricks Than Kicks"?

    • Novel

    • Play

    • Poetry

    • Short Stories collection

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    Who was "Krapp's Last Tape" originally written for?

    • Patrick Magee

    • Arthur Miller

    • Harold Pinter

    • Eugene Ionesco

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    Which play is subtitled "A Play in One Act" by Samuel Beckett?

    • Endgame

    • Waiting for Godot

    • Krapp's Last Tape

    • Happy Days

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    In "Happy Days," what is Winnie's frequent refrain?

    • "Oh, what a happy day"

    • "This is a happy day"

    • "Happy moments abound"

    • "Sunshine and joy"

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