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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Krapp do just after he heaves his first sigh in Part 1?
(a) Claps his hands.
(b) Looks at his watch.
(c) Closes his eyes.
(d) Shrugs.

2. Finish the lyrics to Krapp's song: "Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh-igh, ____".
(a) Shadows.
(b) Light.
(c) Sleepiness.
(d) Darkness.

3. How many popped corks are heard when Krapp goes offstage the second time in Part 1?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

4. What does Krapp take out of the first drawer in his desk in Part 1?
(a) An envelope.
(b) Flowers.
(c) A reel of tape.
(d) A peach.

5. How is the voice on tape first described in Part 1?
(a) Strong and hearty.
(b) Pompous.
(c) Slight and low.
(d) Strong and rather pompous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Part 1 take place?

2. What does Krapp take out of the second drawer of his desk after almost falling onstage in Part 1?

3. What does Krapp do with the first thing he takes out of his pocket in Part 1?

4. What is the name of the woman that Krapp-on-tape says usually sings at that particular hour when he is recording?

5. How is Krapp's vision described?

(see the answer key)

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