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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay 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 journal.
(c) In a dictionary.
(d) On the back of an envelope.

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

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

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

5. How many pockets does Krapp's waistcoat have?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Krapp do with the first thing he takes out of his pocket in Part 1?

2. What does Krapp-on-tape say he has been listening to at random?

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

4. Where does Krapp put the second banana he peels?

5. What color is Krapp's shirt?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Krapp do when he first opens his desk drawer in Part 1?

2. When Krapp begins contemplating whether to finish his tape, what does he suggest as an alternative?

3. What is Krapp-on-tape talking about when Krapp-at-the-desk fast-forwards the tape the first time?

4. What does Krapp do when he goes offstage for the second time in Part 1?

5. How does Krapp react after listening to Krapp-on-tape recount the intimate moment with the woman for the second time?

6. What does Krapp talk about regarding his book sales?

7. What does Krapp do with his envelope at the beginning of Part 3?

8. How does Krapp react during and after his song in Part 3?

9. What does Krapp do after he begins reading his ledger in Part 1?

10. What and why does Krapp proclaim not to want back at the end of the play?

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