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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Krapp-on-tape say makes him feel less alone?
2. What is the first thing that Krapp reads from his ledger in Part 1?
3. What resolution does Krapp-on-tape talk about having as a young man?
4. What color ball does Krapp talk about in Part 1?
5. What is described as "memorable" in Part 1?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Krapp-on-tape describe the dark young beauty in the play?
2. How is Krapp's physical appearance described?
3. What does Krapp-on-tape talk about that causes Krapp-at-the-desk to laugh in Part 1?
4. What does Krapp do after hearing the word "viduity" on tape in Part 2?
5. What does Krapp do after he begins reading his ledger in Part 1?
6. What part of the 30-year-old tape does Krapp listen to at the end of the play?
7. What does Krapp-on-tape discuss regarding singing in Part 1?
8. What are some of the daydreams suggested by Krapp to replace recording his tape?
9. How is the word "viduity" defined according to Krapp's dictionary?
10. How does Krapp react during and after his song in Part 3?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the symbolism of Krapp's name. What purpose does the author have for giving him this name? What does the name suggest about the play's overall theme?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the author's purpose in using action on and off stage in the play. What might he be hoping to achieve using this method?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the role of Krapp's mother in the play. How did his relationship with his mother affect how he would later live his life? What effect does losing his mother seem to have on his ability to be happy?
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