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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Krapp-on-tape talks about statistics, how many hours does he mention?
(a) 1300.
(b) 1500.
(c) 1700.
(d) 1600.

2. 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) Claps them.
(d) Rubs them.

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

4. What street does Krapp-on-tape say he lived on with the woman when he was younger?
(a) Bruster.
(b) Lake.
(c) Elm.
(d) Kedar.

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

6. In what room in the house does Part 1 take place?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The bathroom.
(c) The den.
(d) A bedroom.

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

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

9. How is a nurse described in Part 1?
(a) Sad.
(b) Happy.
(c) Light.
(d) Dark.

10. What color is Krapp's watch and chain?
(a) Gold.
(b) Copper.
(c) Brass.
(d) Silver.

11. What does Krapp do with the item he takes out of the first drawer in his desk?
(a) Smells it.
(b) Puts it back.
(c) Eats it.
(d) Listens to it.

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

13. What color is Krapp's shirt?
(a) Black.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) White.

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

15. How many drawers does Krapp's desk have in the play?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the voice on tape first described in Part 1?

2. How many bananas does Krapp-on-tape say he just ate?

3. With whom does Krapp-on-tape say he celebrated his birthday?

4. What does Krapp take out of the second drawer in his desk in Part 1?

5. What is the name of the woman Krapp-on-tape says he used to live with?

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