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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the woman who lived with Krapp does Krapp-on-tape describe as warm?

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

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

4. What color is Krapp's watch and chain?

5. What street does Krapp-on-tape say he lived on with the woman when he was younger?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the word "viduity" defined according to Krapp's dictionary?

2. How is Krapp's physical appearance described?

3. What is Krapp-on-tape talking about that causes Krapp-at-the-desk to rewind?

4. Describe how the stage appears in Part 1.

5. What does Krapp say regarding his last meeting with the woman in Part 3?

6. What does Krapp do with his little black ball according to his old tape?

7. What are some of the daydreams suggested by Krapp to replace recording his tape?

8. What does Krapp do when he comes back onstage at the end of Part 2?

9. How does Krapp-on-tape describe the setting of his intimate moment with the woman in Part 2?

10. What does Krapp-on-tape say regarding his "vision at last"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the irony of Krapp regretting his past but refusing to change his ways or wish to do it over. What reasons does he have for feeling this way? What might the author be saying about second-guessing one's choices?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of Krapp's mother in the play. How did his relationship with his mother affect how he would later live his life? What effect does losing his mother seem to have on his ability to be happy?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the symbolism of the use of the word "viduity" in the play.

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