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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is described as "memorable" in Part 1?
(a) Family.
(b) Love.
(c) The equinox.
(d) The sunset.

2. With whom does Krapp-on-tape say he celebrated his birthday?
(a) His wife.
(b) No one.
(c) His son.
(d) His family.

3. What is the name of the woman Krapp-on-tape says he used to live with?
(a) Julia.
(b) Jamie.
(c) Bianca.
(d) Beth.

4. How is Krapp's vision described?
(a) Perfect.
(b) Far-sighted.
(c) Near-sighted.
(d) Has cataracts.

5. Where does Krapp-on-tape mention he jotted down some notes during his birthday?
(a) On the back of an envelope.
(b) In a journal.
(c) In a dictionary.
(d) On a ledger.

6. Where does Krapp put the second banana he peels?
(a) In his mouth.
(b) In his pocket.
(c) In the chair.
(d) On the desk.

7. At what time of day does Part 1 take place?
(a) The middle of the night.
(b) The morning.
(c) The evening.
(d) Dawn.

8. How many bananas does Krapp-on-tape say he just ate?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

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

10. Who is the author of Krapp's Last Tape?
(a) Samuel Beckett.
(b) Mark Twain.
(c) Tennessee Williams.
(d) David Hare.

11. What does Krapp take out of the second drawer of his desk after almost falling onstage in Part 1?
(a) Keys.
(b) An envelope.
(c) Another banana.
(d) A tape.

12. What does Krapp-on-tape say he has been listening to at random?
(a) The radio.
(b) A record.
(c) Recordings of his mother.
(d) Old recordings of himself.

13. Where does Krapp go after peeling his second banana?
(a) In the audience.
(b) To the front of the stage.
(c) Offstage.
(d) To the back of the stage.

14. How does Krapp-on-tape describe his birthday?
(a) An eventful evening.
(b) A happy occasion.
(c) A day to remember.
(d) An awful occasion.

15. How old is the Krapp first heard on tape?
(a) 21.
(b) 40.
(c) 39.
(d) 30.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what room in the house does Part 1 take place?

2. What part of the woman who lived with Krapp does Krapp-on-tape describe as warm?

3. What does Krapp do after eating a bite of banana in Part 1?

4. What does Krapp do with the item he takes out of the first drawer in his desk?

5. How many popped corks are heard when Krapp goes offstage the second time in Part 1?

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