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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Krapp-on-tape say the woman he was intimate with scratched herself?

2. Where does Krapp go when he comes back on stage at the end of Part 2?

3. What item does Krapp take out of his pocket after removing the reel from the machine at the end of Part 2?

4. Where does Krapp-on-tape say the woman he is intimate with lay?

5. What does Krapp-on-tape say he tells the woman just before they are intimate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the symbolism in the use of light and dark imagery in the play.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author's purpose in using action on and off stage in the play. What might he be hoping to achieve using this method?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of memory in the play. What purpose does the author have for portraying Krapp's memories through his tapes? Is this method of presenting memories in the play successful?

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