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

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

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

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

5. 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) At the end of the day.
(b) At my death.
(c) When I sleep.
(d) When I look.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second thing Krapp takes out of his pocket in Part 1?

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

3. What kind of glasses does Krapp wear?

4. What is described as "memorable" in Part 1?

5. Where does Krapp-on-tape say he celebrated his birthday that year?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Krapp-on-tape talk about that causes Krapp-at-the-desk to laugh in Part 1?

2. How does Krapp-on-tape describe the dark young beauty in the play?

3. What does Krapp do with his second banana in Part 1?

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

5. Why does Krapp tell himself to "keep 'em under"?

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

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

8. Describe what is on Krapp's desk at the beginning of Part 1.

9. What is being discussed on tape that causes Krapp to curse in Part 2?

10. How does Krapp-on-tape describe the March night in Part 2?

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