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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 does Krapp carry with him when he comes from offstage for the first time?

2. In what is there a "slight improvement" mentioned in Part 1?

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

4. How old is the Krapp first heard on tape?

5. In what room in the house does Part 1 take place?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In what manner does Krapp talk about spools in Part 3?

4. How does Krapp-on-tape celebrate his 39th birthday?

5. What happens to Krapp physically after he finishes eating his first banana in Part 1?

6. How is Krapp's physical appearance described?

7. Describe what Krapp is wearing in Part 1.

8. What does Krapp do after hearing the word "viduity" on tape in Part 2?

9. What does Krapp-on-tape discuss regarding singing in Part 1?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the role of drinking in the play. What does drinking represent to Krapp as an old man? What does drinking help to replace in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the possibility of the author having Krapp listen to old tapes signifying that his past had more significance than his present.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the use of singing in the play. What does singing seem to represent to Krapp-on-tape compared to Krapp-at-the-desk?

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