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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Krapp-on-tape describe the woman he is intimate with eyes?

2. Where does Krapp go after examining the items in his pocket at the end of Part 2?

3. What month does Krapp-on-tape say was memorable?

4. How does Krapp-on-tape describe the dark young beauty's eyes on tape?

5. Where does Krapp-on-tape say the woman he was intimate with had a scratch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of memory in the play. What purpose does the author have for portraying Krapp's memories through his tapes? Is this method of presenting memories in the play successful?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the possibility of the author having Krapp listen to old tapes signifying that his past had more significance than his present.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the symbolism of the use of the word "viduity" in the play.

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