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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. How does Krapp-on-tape describe the dark young beauty's eyes on tape?

3. What type of rocks does Krapp-on-tape say were surrounding the lighthouse?

4. What item does Krapp-on-tape describe as a most funereal thing?

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

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 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 3

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

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