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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Where does Krapp sit after coming back from offstage for the first time?
(a) On a step.
(b) At his desk.
(c) On the floor.
(d) On his desk.

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

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

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

8. Where does Part 1 take place?
(a) Krapp's house.
(b) Krapp's shed.
(c) A woman's house.
(d) Krapp's mother's house.

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

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

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

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

13. Where does Krapp-on-tape say he celebrated his birthday that year?
(a) The park.
(b) The Winehouse.
(c) His house.
(d) The barn.

14. What is the last thing heard on the tape before Krapp switches it off and goes offstage for the second time in Part 1?
(a) When I sleep.
(b) At the end of the day.
(c) When I look.
(d) At my death.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color ball does Krapp talk about in Part 1?

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

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

4. How is a nurse described in Part 1?

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

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