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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What box and spool number from his ledger does Krapp first look for?
(a) Box 4, Spool 1.
(b) Box 3, Spool 5.
(c) Box 5, Spool 3.
(d) Box 1, Spool 2.

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

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

7. What color pants does Krapp wear in Part 1?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Black.

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

9. What does Krapp not do with his hands when he comes back from offstage for the first time?
(a) Wipes mouth.
(b) Wipes his waistcoat.
(c) Rubs them.
(d) Claps them.

10. How many seconds does Krapp go offstage for the first time?
(a) 25.
(b) 10.
(c) 20.
(d) 15.

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

12. What noise is heard offstage for the first time?
(a) A radio.
(b) A gun shot.
(c) Crying.
(d) A cork pop.

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

14. How is Krapp's voice described in Part 1?
(a) Stern.
(b) Cracked.
(c) Hollow.
(d) Loud.

15. What size are Krapp's boots?
(a) 11.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of Krapp's Last Tape?

2. When Krapp-on-tape talks about statistics, how many hours does he mention?

3. How old is the Krapp first heard on tape?

4. At what time of day does Part 1 take place?

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

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