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

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish the sentence: "Unshatterable association until my dissolution of ___ and ____".

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

3. How does Krapp-on-tape describe the woman he is intimate with eyes?

4. Which of the following word is not used to describe the ball Krapp plays with the dog as described on tape in Part 2?

5. Who does Krapp-on-tape describe as "all white and starch" in Part 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the symbolism of the little black ball and its ties to the death of Krapp's mother.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of age in the play. How is Krapp portrayed at the different ages of his life? What might the author be saying about age?

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