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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second item Krapp takes out of his pocket after he shuts off the tape in Part 2?

2. What sound is heard when Krapp goes offstage at the end of Part 2?

3. What does Krapp-on-tape say a beautiful woman did when he tried to talk to her during the tape in Part 2?

4. What does Krapp-on-tape say he was standing at the end of on "that memorable night"?

5. How does Krapp appear when he comes back on stage at the end of Part 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss and analyze the role of the envelope in the play.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the role of the tape recorder in the play. What is the tape recorder able to achieve that would have been impossible if it were missing?

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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