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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what way is Krapp positioned at his desk at the beginning of Part 1?
(a) Standing in front of his desk.
(b) Standing on his desk.
(c) Facing towards the desk with his back to the audience.
(d) Facing away from the desk towards the audience.

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

4. Finish the sentence: "Closing with a yelp to _____".
(a) Living.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Providence.
(d) Heartache.

5. What is the first thing Krapp takes out of his pocket in Part 1?
(a) A tape.
(b) A banana.
(c) His keys.
(d) An envelope.

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

7. What does Krapp do with the second thing he takes out of his pocket in Part 1?
(a) Plays the tape.
(b) Eats the banana.
(c) Opens the envelope.
(d) Chooses a key and unlocks the desk drawer.

8. What color ball does Krapp talk about in Part 1?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Green.

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

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

11. What color are Krapp's boots?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Grey.
(d) Brown.

12. What is the name of the woman that Krapp-on-tape says usually sings at that particular hour when he is recording?
(a) Lady Garland.
(b) Miss Janelle.
(c) Laura Brown.
(d) Old Miss McGlome.

13. What resolution does Krapp-on-tape talk about having as a young man?
(a) To eat more.
(b) To drink less.
(c) To have a child.
(d) To spend less money.

14. What does Krapp-on-tape say makes him feel less alone?
(a) People.
(b) Animals.
(c) Light.
(d) Darkness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many drawers does Krapp's desk have in the play?

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

3. How does Krapp-on-tape describe his birthday?

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

5. What does Krapp not do with his hands when he comes back from offstage for the first time?

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